Car impounded, impaired charges laid at Saskatoon checkstop

Saskatoon police spent Friday night at a sobriety checkpoint that ended with three people facing impaired driving charges, two given immediate roadside suspensions and a vehicle impoundment.

According to police, more than 500 drivers went through the checkstop during a four hour period.

With the holiday season in full swing, police are reminding people out celebrating to find a safe ride home before they head out.