Tomorrow marks the start of the Victoria Day long weekend and the unofficial start of summer.

It also marks the start of road safety week here Manitoba.

Constable Sandy Deibert, from the Thompson RCMP detachment, spoke to Arctic Radio News and said that drivers need to pay attention while they're on the roads. That includes making sure you're not on your phone and have your complete focus on the road.

She added that if you are caught driving under the influence, your vehicle will be impounded, and you will be fingerprinted and arrested before heading to court.

Constable Deibert added that the same rules, and punishment, applies to those caught operating a boat while under the influence.