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An RCMP Corporal stopped this driver after they had "brake checked" the member. During the stop, the Corporal noticed various signs of impairment, and at one point, while out of the vehicle with the driver, the driver began to walk down the side of the road.

"This particular stretch of road is very notorious for vehicle collisions." Sergeant Bonne of the Paleto Bay Detachment stated.

"We've ramped up traffic enforcement on the highway, and we're encountering many intoxicated drivers."

One thing to take into account, is the safety of the officers and the drivers.

"Walking away from the members that have you stopped, on a busy highway, is like a death sentence." said Bonne.

"What her intentions were are unclear, whether she was attempting to get harmed, or confused, is still not determined."

She was brought to local health care facility for mental health assessment the next morning, after she had sobered. She awaits trial for Operation while Impaired as well as Attempt to Elude a Peace Officer.