Oak Bay Police Department vehicle. (Christine van Reeuwyk/Oak Bay News)

Oak Bay Police Department vehicle. (Christine van Reeuwyk/Oak Bay News)

Impaired drivers detained over long weekend

Two drivers were caught under the influence, one was also speeding, say Oak Bay Police.

  • Sep. 5, 2017 4:00 p.m.

This is the Oak Bay Police weekly news release for the week of Aug. 28 to Sept. 3.

Oak Bay Police attended to 101 calls for service this week.

Impaired driver detained

On Thursday, Aug. 31, Oak Bay Police stopped a vehicle that had its headlights off. After the vehicle was pulled over, officers noticed an odour of liquor emanating from the driver. As a result, the driver was subsequently issued a 24-hour driving suspension.

Driver suspended after speeding, drinking

A vehicle was stopped after a female driver was caught speeding in the morning of Saturday, Sept. 2. Oak Bay Police officers noticed an odour of stale liquor coming from the driver, and was consequently issued a three-day driving suspension and her vehicle was impounded.

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