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RCMP & BC patrol traffic checks at Canadian festivals
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RCMP & BC patrol traffic enforcement checks at Canadian music festivals
In early July 2026, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police stepped up traffic and safety checks at the Cavendish Beach Music Festival in Prince Edward Island, signalling a heightened focus on law‑enforcement presence at large summer events. By early August, the RCMP, together with the B.C. Highway Patrol, reported a record number of 36 impaired‑driving offences at the Sunfest festival near Lake Cowichan, British Columbia—36 incidents, Columbia, surpassing the previous high of 25 set in 2024. Officers issued over 150 violation tickets and multiple driving prohibitions, and continued to employ Mandatory Alcohol Screening, requiring drivers to provide breath samples on demand. The BC Highway Patrol later released a detailed breakdown, noting 153 tickets, 19 three‑day roadside prohibitions, nine 90‑day bans, several 24‑hour suspensions, six excessive‑speed impounds and two 12‑hour suspensions. Inspector Adam Tallboy described the spike as “outrageously poor decision‑making” and warned motorists to expect further traffic checks and mandatory screening at future public events. The progression shows a pattern of intensified enforcement actions across Canadian music festivals within a short period.
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