Drunk drivers will be subjected to rockers Nickleback if they are caught over the limit this Christmas, a police force has warned.
Kensington Police Service, the smallest force on Prince Edward Island in Canada, said any motorists found driving under the influence of alcohol will be forced to listen to “a little Chad Kroeger and the boys” as punishment.
The tongue-in-cheek threat was posted on the force’s Facebook page along with a picture of an unopened copy of the rock band’s third album Silver Side Up.
Police said officers will be on the lookout for drunk drivers over the Christmas period when more “social events”, “staff parties” and “alcohol based libations” are taking place.
The post read: “And when we catch you, and we will catch you, on top of a hefty fine, a criminal charge and a years’ driving suspension we will also provide you with a bonus gift of playing the offices copy of Nickelback in the cruiser on the way to jail.
“Now, now, no need to thank us, we figure if you are foolish enough to get behind the wheel after drinking then a little Chad Kroeger and the boys is the perfect gift for you.
“So please, let’s not ruin a perfectly good unopened copy of Nickelback. You don't drink and drive and we won't make you listen to it.”
The force added the message was designed to prevent “anything and everything you can do to eliminate the chances of drinking and driving”.
Nickleback formed in Alberta, Canada in 1995 and have released eight studio albums.
Last month, the rockers finished a 29-date European tour and say a new album and North American tour will be announced soon.
Fans who purchased tickets for a gig at the O2 arena were nervously waiting to see if the concert had been cancelled due to a security alert at North Greenwich station.
The band have sold more than 50 million albums with 2001 hit How You Remind Me rated as the best-selling rock song of the decade by Billboard.
