Image: A commercial truck pulled over by Abby PD officers. / AbbyPD - Facebook

By Fraser Valley Today Staff

Road Safety

Pleas for forgiveness from suspected impaired commercial driver fall on deaf ears

Jul 15, 2025 | 11:52 AM

ABBOTSFORD — A commercial truck driver has been dealt a 90-day driving prohibition after being caught behind the wheel while allegedly impaired by alcohol.

Abbotsford Police say the incident happened around 2 p.m. on July 12, when an alert citizen reported a suspected impaired driver operating a commercial vehicle on Lefeuvre Road.

Patrol officers quickly located the truck and determined the driver, a Class 1 commercial operator, was impaired.

Police say the driver asked the officer to “please let me go and just forget about this.”

In a statement on social media, AbbyPD emphasized that driving is a privilege, not a right, and reiterated its commitment to road safety.

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“Impaired driving puts everyone at risk,” the social media post states. “We take road safety seriously and are committed to keeping our roads safe for all.”