As Victoria Day long weekend approaches, Thompson RCMP wants to remind the public to stay safe and sober behind the wheel.

They will have check stops set up throughout the weekend in and around the city, making sure people are driving responsibly.

RCMP Staff Sergeant Kevin Lewis wants to remind the public of some of the penalties that can occur if they are caught drinking and driving.

“Impaired driving could lead to the loss of a driver’s license, criminal charges in court, which could lead to jail time, especially for subsequent offenses of impaired driving

Manitoba Public Insurance has calculated that one-third of driving fatalities are caused by impaired drivers, also estimating on average one fatality and 90 injuries over the May long weekend.