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Province, ICBC and police launch holiday CounterAttack campaign
Province, ICBC and police launch holiday CounterAttack campaign
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\nDec. 3, 2009 (Canada NewsWire Group) -- VANCOUVER, Dec. 3 /CNW/ -- Solicitor General Kash Heed, along with ICBC and the police will launch the annual holiday Drinking and Driving CounterAttack campaign.Since alcohol remains in the top five contributing factors for fatal car crashes, police will be out in full force looking for impaired drivers at roadchecks across the province.What: Hear from the Solicitor General, ICBC and the police about theimpaired driving issue. Dr. Roy Purssell, an emergency physicianand BC Medical Association (BCMA) spokesperson, will also speakabout the tragedy caused by drinking and driving. Followingremarks, police will demonstrate how the Automated Licence PlateRecognition technology and Alcohol Screening Devices are used tocatch and charge impaired drivers. Roadchecks will also be set upon Sprott St. and Norland Ave. and Joe Sakic Way and KensingtonAve.Who: Solicitor General Kash HeedNicolas Jimenez, ICBC's road safety directorSuperintendent Norm Gaumont, RCMP \"E\" division traffic servicesDr. Roy Purssell, emergency physician and BCMA spokespersonWhere: Media event in the northeast parking lot of Canlan Ice Sports6501 Sprott Street, BurnabyRoadchecks along Sprott St. and Norland Ave. and Joe Sakic Wayand Kensington Ave.When: Friday, December 4, 20095 p.m. to 6 p.m.\n\n\n\n","length":1638,"tagName":"div"}]