“The EPS Curb the Danger program continues to play a vital role in assisting police in taking impaired drivers off city streets,” said Barney Stevens, EPS Curb the Danger Program Coordinator.
“Citizens have made more than 5,300 calls to police about possible impaired drivers in the first quarters of 2017 and 2018. It’s quite remarkable really. The vigilance from our community on impaired driving has been terrific.”
The Edmonton Police Service’s Curb the Danger program encourages concerned citizens to take the time to report erratic drivers to police via 911 or 377 on their mobile, who then quickly mobilize resources in an attempt to locate and remove intoxicated drivers from Edmonton streets.
The first quarter Curb the Danger numbers for 2017 and 2018 are as follows:
CURB THE DANGER STATISTICS, FIRST QUARTER 2018
YEAR | CALLS | IMPAIRED | SUSPENSIONS | LETTERS |
2018 (1st quarter) | 2546 | 204 | 90 | 204 |
2017 (1st quarter) | 2779 | 180 | 100 | 185 |
If you suspect a driver is impaired:
- Call 911 if it is safe to do so. Calling 911 in an emergency, or to report an impaired driver, is permitted while driving under the distracted driving law.
- Report the location, vehicle description, and license plate number.
- If possible, keep the vehicle in sight but do not attempt to chase the vehicle, or break the law to do so.