Image: AbbyPD / Over a dozen vehicles were impounded by the Abbotsford Police Department over the New Year's long weekend as police cracked down on impaired drivers who had too much to drink.
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Abbotsford PD impounds over a dozen vehicles for DUI over New Year’s long weekend

Jan 3, 2024 | 7:48 AM

ABBOTSFORD — Over a dozen vehicles were impounded by the Abbotsford Police Department over the New Year’s long weekend as police cracked down on impaired drivers who had too much to drink.

According to a social media post from the department, AbbyPD stopped and removed 15 high-risk motorists from its roadways within its coverage area. There were multiple sobriety checkpoints throughout Abbotsford.

Among the stats police released:

  • 90-day immediate roadside prohibitions: 5
  • 3-day immediate roadside rrohibitions: 2
  • 24-hour driving suspensions: 1
  • Excessive Speeding: 7
  • Vehicles Impounded: 15