A traffic stop in Cut Knife led to charges for a 34 year old man when officers determined he was impaired. The Saskatchewan RCMP’s Roving Traffic Unit reports that there were three passengers in the truck, including a six year old child.

The back seat of the truck was folded up and the child was sitting on a toolbox and folded up clothing and wasn’t wearing a seatbelt. Officers arranged for the child to be picked up by another adult.

S/Sgt. Chad McLeod, North District commander of Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan, says, “This was a very dangerous situation – an impaired driver and a small child not properly secured in a car seat or with a seatbelt. By conducting this traffic stop, the officer removed a huge risk from the road – and was able to ensure this little one was safe.” The man is facing impaired driving related charges and the truck was impounded for 30 days.

picture of the back seat of the truck: