Surrey,BC – Almost 200 impaired drivers were removed from B.C. roads during this year’s Light Up The Province impaired-driving enforcement blitz. While the number remains troubling, it marks a slight improvement from last year’s 222, even as officers checked significantly more vehicles — 52,091 in 2025 compared to 43,713 in 2024.
“Most drivers are supportive of police efforts to keep impaired drivers off the road, even though check stops can be an inconvenience,” said Inspector Adam Tallboy of BC Highway Patrol. He noted that Mandatory Alcohol Screening continues to play a key role, identifying several impaired drivers who showed no visible symptoms until tested.
The campaign officially launched along Highway 17 in Surrey, where Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) and BC Highway Patrol officers conducted detailed inspections of commercial trucks. Officers found 93 mechanical defects in just 28 commercial vehicles. Nine trucks were immediately taken out of service, and one commercial driver was charged under the Criminal Code for impaired driving.
Police say the results highlight both ongoing risks on B.C. roads and the importance of enhanced seasonal enforcement as the busy holiday travel period begins.
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