Operation Lookout

Impaired driving is a crime in progress.

If you see an impaired driver in Edmonton,

call 911

(if seen in the past 10 minutes)
or
423-4567
(Dispatch line: if longer than 10 minutes)

and provide police with the following information:

1. State you are following or have seen an impaired driver.
2. State your location.
3. Suspect vehicle description:
• Licence Number
• Color
• Make and Model
4. Direction of travel.
5. Description of driver.

Any suspicious driving behaviour could be a sign of an impaired driver, for example:

• Driving at unreasonably fast, slow or at inconsistent speeds.
• Tailgating and changing lanes frequently at excessive speeds.
• Passing with insufficient clearance, excessive swerving when overtaking and immediately slowing down.
• "Overshooting" or disregarding traffic control signs or signals.
• Approaching signals or leaving intersections too quickly or very slowly.
• Driving at night without lights.
• Failing to dim high-beams to oncoming traffic.
• Driving with windows open in very cold weather.
• It is important for you to report the impaired driver as soon as you see him/her.

Always try to avoid creating a situation that is more dangerous than the one you are trying to prevent. Law enforcement officers and other emergency response personnel are trained specialists. Please leave them to their job unless they request your assistance. DO NOT try to apprehend the suspect yourself.