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RCMP arrest four impaired drivers since December 31
January 2, 2026
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RCMP Headquarters, PE, Prince Edward Island
From: Prince Edward Island RCMP
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Prince Edward Island RCMP have arrested four drivers for impaired driving following separate incidents across the province since December 31.
Scotchfort – December 31, 9:29 p.m.
RCMP responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a light pole in Scotchfort. A 71-year-old woman was arrested for impaired driving by alcohol.
Iris – January 1, 2:02 a.m.
RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch. A 30-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving after providing breath samples nearly three times the legal limit. No one was injured.
Bredalbane – January 1, 7:11 p.m.
RCMP responded to a report of an overturned SUV in a ditch. The driver had left the scene to retrieve a tractor to remove the vehicle. A 52-year-old man was later located operating the tractor and was arrested for impaired driving by alcohol.
Head of Cardigan – January 2, 5:46 a.m.
Kings District RCMP arrested a 40-year-old man for impaired driving by alcohol during a traffic stop.
No serious injuries were reported in any of these incidents. All four drivers are scheduled to appear in court at a later date to face impaired driving-related charges.
Impaired driving puts everyone at risk. Help make the roads safer and report suspected impaired drivers by calling 911.