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BC Highway Patrol enforces 75 violations during Dawson Creek Expo weekend

The BC Highway Patrol released numbers for traffic violations and arrests for the weekend of the Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede.

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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The BC Highway Patrol released numbers for traffic violations and arrests for the weekend of the Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede.

Six individuals were charged for impaired driving, with another seven facing charges based on speeding.

In total, 75 violation tickets were issued throughout the festivities.

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The driver of a red BMW SUV is most notably facing charges after exceeding 110 kilometers per hour in a 50 km/h zone. 

BCHP issued the driver a ticket, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. 

Constable James Burton of the BCHP says consumers of alcohol and drugs should plan alternative routes to travel home in situations where consumption will exceed the legal limits.

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“Speed and impaired driving are two of the leading causes of fatal collisions,” said Burton.

The Dawson Creek Exposition and Stampede is an annual event held each August. 

According to a release by the BCHP, 30,000 people attend the event every year.

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