May was a bad month for drinking and driving in 91原创.

During an average weekend, 91原创 RCMP officers expect to catch nine to 12 motorists drinking and driving. But during May, the numbers were up 60 to 80 per cent.

91原创 RCMP Cpl. Holly Marks called the figures 鈥渁stounding.鈥�

Marks said the increase doesn鈥檛 appear to have anything to do with the Vancouver Canucks Stanley Cup drive, because the amount of over-refreshed drivers arrested on 91原创 streets was above normal even during a hockey-free weekend.

The worst weekend was May 14, when 18 people were caught.

The number of alcohol driving charges dropped to a relatively normal nine during the Victoria Day long weekend, then rose again during the last weekend of the month, when 16 people were nabbed.

鈥淎 stubborn minority of motorists is not getting the message,鈥� Marks said. 鈥淚t has been proven time and time again that alcohol and driving don鈥檛 mix.鈥�

Marks said if someone spots a motorist who appears to  be impaired, they should call police immediately.