E-Watch - District 4 - 131222

District 4 View your neighbourhood reports for: Residential Break and Enters Stolen Vehicles For more Crime Statistics in Winnipeg visit CrimeStat The CrimeStat website is an online resource that provides timely statistical information relating to crime in Winnipeg. Crime Prevention Tip   Please Do not drink and drive this holiday season The Winnipeg Police Service would like to remind anyone engaging in holiday festivities to have a plan in place for how they will get home before they start drinking. Manitoba's Tough Stance on Drinking and Driving Means. Anyone found driving while impaired in Manitoba with a registered blood alcohol concentration over .08 will have their vehicles immediately impounded, plus a three-month driving suspension of any on or off road vehicle. Those who want to get their driver's licences back before trial will have to attend a mandatory impaired driver's assessment, which is conducted by the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba. The cost of this assessment is $625.00 at your own expense "If you hire a lawyer, legal fees can run anywhere between $5,000 to $10,000. Manitobans who are convicted of drunk driving, even for the first time, face a minimum fine of $1,000 and a driving suspension of at least one year across Canada. Since Dec. 15, 2012, all convicted impaired drivers in the province must pay about $2,000.00 to have and ignition interlock system installed in their vehicle. Ignition interlock devices are wired into a vehicle's ignition system. The driver must then blow into the device, which prevents the vehicle from starting if alcohol is detected. As well, Manitoba Public Insurance says impaired driving charges will also amount to 10 demerit points, which would mean higher auto insurance premiums. If you know you are going to be drinking, plan ahead and take a cab or have a designated driver. Winnipeggers can also call the Operation Red Nose hotline at 204-947-NOSE (6673) to arrange for a designated driver to pick them up. The operation gives people a ride home in their own vehicles in exchange for a donation. Winnipeg Transit is also offering free bus rides on New Year's Eve starting at 8:00pm until the end of each route's service.                     HAVE A SAFE & MERRY CHRISTMAS WINNIPEG E-Watch - Your direct connection to information about crime and crime prevention in your community. Thank you for choosing to stay informed and helping us create a culture of safety in Winnipeg. Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online CrimeStat Crime Stoppers Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.