Halifax Regional Police release impaired driving statistics for February
Halifax Regional Police charged 45 drivers with impaired related offences during the month of February.
Of the 45 drivers, 28 were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by alcohol, three were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by a drug and 14 drivers were issued driving suspensions for operation of a conveyance while having consumed alcohol. Of the drivers who provided breath samples, officers were able to detect a wide range of blood alcohol concentrations (80-280mg %) with 17 drivers being at least twice the legal limit. Nine drivers refused to provide a breath sample and was charged with the offence of refusal.
Of the 45 drivers, 16 calls were received from people who suspected impaired driving. We thank the public for reporting suspected impaired drivers and encourage anyone to call 911 immediately if they suspect someone is driving impaired.
Here are some signs of an impaired driver:
- Driving unreasonably fast, slow or at an inconsistent speed
- Drifting in and out of lanes
- Tailgating and changing lanes frequently
- Making exceptionally wide turns
- Changing lanes or passing without sufficient clearance
- Overshooting or stopping well before stop signs or stop lights
- Disregarding signals and lights
- Approaching signals or leaving intersections too quickly or slowly
- Driving without headlights, failing to lower high beams, or leaving turn signals on
- Driving with windows open in cold or inclement weather
If you see a potential impaired driver, call 911 immediately and give the call taker your location along with a description of the vehicle, including the licence plate number, colour, make and model, the direction of travel for the vehicle and a description of the driver.
-Police charge three drivers for stunting
Police have charged three drivers for stunting this week in Dartmouth and Bedford.
On March 16 at approximately 1 p.m., a member of the Traffic Unit observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 111 near exit 6B off ramp, southbound. The officer observed the vehicle’s speed at 132 km/h in a 80 km/h zone.
A 31-year-old man was ticketed for stunting under the Motor Vehicle Act.
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On March 17 at approximately 1:40 p.m., a member of the Traffic Unit observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 7 near Westphal Way, eastbound. The officer observed the vehicle’s speed at 112 km/h in a 60 km/h zone.
A 29-year-old woman was ticketed for stunting under the Motor Vehicle Act.
The driver was also ticketed for:
- Operating a vehicle without valid inspection sticker or valid inspection sticker in vehicle – fine: $180.00
- Operating motor vehicle without valid driver's license – fine: $295.00
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On March 18 at approximately 10 a.m., a member of the Traffic Unit observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 102 near exit 4C off ramp, inbound. The officer observed the vehicle’s speed at 156 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.
A 26-year-old man was ticketed for stunting under the Motor Vehicle Act.
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Stunting under the Motor Vehicle Act is a charge that is automatically laid when a vehicle is travelling more than 50 km/h over the speed limit. The fine in Nova Scotia for stunting is $2,422.50 and six points are assigned to the driver’s record. In addition, the driver was suspended for seven days, and the vehicle was seized.
In a continued effort to address traffic safety issues and educate citizens on the rules of the road, our officers focus on speed enforcement. We all have a role to play in keeping our roads safe. If you see someone driving dangerously, report it to police by calling 911.
