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RCMP arrests woman for impaired driving in Upper Nappan
Cumberland County District RCMP has arrested a woman for impaired driving after receiving a 911 call about a vehicle travelling the wrong way on a highway.
On September 18, at approximately 12:30 a.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of a vehicle travelling westbound on Hwy. 104 in the eastbound lanes near Salt Springs.
An officer located the vehicle on Hwy. 104 in Upper Nappan and initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle, a Mazda CX-5, pulled over onto the median. The officer spoke with the driver, who was showing signs of impairment.
The driver, a 39-year-old woman from Hodson, Pictou County, was arrested for impaired driving. She was transported to the Amherst RCMP Detachment, where she provided breath samples that registered 200 mg% and 190 mg%.
The woman was later released and is scheduled to appear in Amherst Provincial Court.
The RCMP thanks members of the public for reporting these incidents. Public reports are invaluable in helping police remove impaired drivers from the road before they cause serious injury or death. Anyone who observes a suspected impaired driver is encouraged to call 911 and provide vehicle and location information when it’s safe to do so.
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When you really have to go, go slow
On September 19 at approximately 9:42 p.m., a Southwest Traffic Services officer was conducting traffic enforcement in Yarmouth when a black Hyundai Elantra caught their attention.
Radar first clocked the vehicle at 108 km/h in a 50 km/h zone approaching an intersection. The vehicle then accelerated to 143 km/h and travelled through a red light.
That's nearly three times the posted speed limit.
When stopped, the driver told the officer they were travelling so quickly because they urgently needed to use a washroom.
Needing to get somewhere quickly is never an excuse for dangerous driving.
The driver received:
• $180 ticket for failing to stop at a red light
• $2,422.50 ticket for stunting
• Seven-day driver's licence suspension
• Vehicle seized roadside
What started as a rush to get somewhere quickly turned into more than $2,600 in fines and a ride home without a vehicle.
No matter the reason, driving at excessive speeds and through a red light puts everyone on the road at risk.
Intersections are one of the most dangerous places to make a bad decision behind the wheel.
If you witness dangerous driving and it's safe to do so, report it to police immediately or call 911.
When you really have to go, go slow. Arriving safely is always more important than arriving a few minutes sooner.
