News release

Richmond RCMP conducts impaired-driving enforcement as part of CounterAttack campaign

March 18, 2026 - Richmond, British Columbia
From: Richmond RCMP

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Richmond RCMP and partner agencies conducted a large-scale impaired‑driving enforcement operation on March 7, 2026 as part of the province’s ongoing CounterAttack campaign, stopping more than 800 vehicles and issuing impaired-related suspensions.

The operation focused on identifying and removing impaired drivers from Richmond roads, while also promoting public awareness about the dangers and consequences of impaired driving. Visible roadside checks and enforcement activities were conducted at several high‑traffic and high‑risk locations throughout the city.

Enforcement locations included:

Sea Island Way on/off ramp, Highway 99
Russ Baker Way off ramp at Miller Road
River Rock Casino area

The joint enforcement initiative was supported by Richmond RCMP Community Policing Office Volunteers and involved members from multiple agencies, including Metro Vancouver Transit Police.

Over a three-hour period, 1,109 vehicles passed through the checkstop and 839 drivers were stopped. Officers issued a total of 31 violation tickets, representing 45 charges, along with two Notice and Order violations.

Impaired driving enforcement remained a central focus throughout the operation, with officers conducting 44 mandatory or suspicion-based roadside alcohol-screening demands, resulting in one 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP), one three-day IRP, and one 12-hour driving suspension.

Four additional police files were generated, including for no insurance and other moving violations.

The information gathered during this operation will help guide future enforcement efforts and resource deployment. Richmond RCMP will continue targeted impaired-driving enforcement throughout the year as part of its commitment to safer roads for all users.