Vernon

According to the latest drunk driving stats for the North Okanagan, there has been a total decrease of almost 14 per cent in the number of impaired driving investigations for 2012, compared to last year.

• 2010 TOTAL 332
• Impaired TOTAL 280
• 90-day IRP 52
• 2011 TOTAL 348
• Impaired TOTAL 173
• 90-day IRP 175
• TOTAL INCREASE 4.6%

• 2011 TOTAL 348
• Impaired TOTAL 173
• 90-day IRP 175
• 2012 TOTAL 300
• Impaired TOTAL 191
• 90-day IRP 109
• TOTAL DECREASE 13.8%

Over the past week, 10 vehicles were pulled over for impaired driving in the North Okanagan.

Here is a breakdown of the offences:

• Total 24Hr Prohibition: 1
• Total 3 Day Immediate roadside prohibition: 4
• Total 90 Day Immediate roadside prohibition: 1
• Impaired operation of motor vehicle from alcohol: 1
• Vehicles Impounded: 3