Saskatoon police checked 300 vehicles on New Year’s Eve, marking turn to stronger enforcement

A police officer administering a breathalyzer. (CTV Saskatoon)

Saskatoon patrol officers reported lighter than usual vehicle traffic on New Year’s Eve, but say their enforcement efforts still found success.

In an email to CTV News, the Saskatoon Police Service said officers checked approximately 300 vehicles over the course of the night.

“One driver was suspended for 60 days with a three-day vehicle impoundment for a positive THC oral fluid detection test, and there were several other tickets issues for various offences — unregistered vehicles, suspended driver, etc.,” a police spokesperson said.

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“They had good compliance, having encountered ride shares, taxis, or otherwise designated sober drivers who also indicated they were busier than previous years.”

The mandatory alcohol screening implemented on Thursday is also bringing results on the roads, police say.

Officers have done 33 tests so far this year, resulting in two suspensions.