RCMP officers from the Yukon and British Columbia stepped up enforcement in the White Pass and Haines Pass areas over the Easter weekend.

These areas generally see a high increase in traffic each year over the holiday, both on and off the road.

In the Haines Pass area, officers saw a significant drop in participants from previous years, largely due to the lack of snow in the area, the RCMP said Wednesday.

Officers conducted check stops and patrols all weekend, including on snowmobiles.

“Those who were out enjoying what was left of the snow were in compliance with regulations,” police said.

“No tickets were issued, and no injuries were reported.

The White Pass area saw quite a bit more traffic and activity.

Officers set up two major check stops and performed snowmobile patrols through the entire pass, and foot patrols at the Log Cabin and Summit.

Officers reported speaking to an estimated 200 people who were either passing through or enjoying activities in the area.

RCMP patrols resulted in:

• one impaired driving charge;

• one 24-hour driver’s licence suspension;

• 45 speeding charges;

• one person’s driver’s licence suspended;

• two vehicles impounded; and

• drug paraphernalia seized.

RCMP units out on the patrols included Yukon RCMP Traffic Services, Yukon RCMP Relief Unit, B.C. RCMP Traffic Services, Carcross RCMP and Haines Junction RCMP.

“Overall, there were no major incidents reported in the White Pass or Haines Pass areas,” police said.

“Most people police spoke with were enjoying the beautiful weather, having a good time, and were pleased to see extra enforcement being conducted in the area.”