A Terrifying Wake-Up Call: PEI Driver Caught Four Times Over Legal Limit After Near-Miss Incident

Imagine the scene: the quiet, early hours of a Sunday morning in Mount Stewart, Prince Edward Island. Most folks are sound asleep, but out on the roads, something alarming was unfolding. Just around 12:45 AM on June 2nd, the watchful eyes of the PEI RCMP spotted a vehicle that was, to put it mildly, driving erratically. This wasn't just a slight wobble; we're talking about a car swerving so dangerously that it reportedly came perilously close to colliding with another vehicle.

Naturally, such dangerous driving couldn't go unnoticed. Officers quickly initiated a traffic stop, pulling the vehicle over. What followed was, sadly, a scenario all too familiar. A 37-year-old man from Stratford was behind the wheel, and it soon became clear that he was operating the vehicle while impaired. He was promptly arrested for impaired operation, a necessary step to ensure public safety and prevent a potential tragedy.

And here's where the story takes a truly sobering turn. Upon being asked to provide a breath sample, the results were nothing short of alarming. According to reports from the RCMP, the driver's breath alcohol concentration registered at an astonishing four times the legal limit. Four times! That number alone paints a stark picture of just how impaired this individual was, and frankly, how lucky it is that a serious incident was averted.

The Stratford man has since been released from custody, with a promise to appear in court at a later date, where he'll face charges under the Criminal Code. This incident, while thankfully not ending in catastrophe, serves as a powerful and frankly terrifying reminder of the immense dangers of impaired driving. The RCMP, quite rightly, consistently reminds everyone to make smart choices: if you're going to drink or consume cannabis, please, please arrange for a safe ride home. Whether it's a designated driver, a taxi, or ride-share, it's a decision that literally saves lives.