Halifax District RCMP issues over 500 Motor Vehicle Act charges and charged 27 drivers with impaired driving in March

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Halifax District RCMP issues over 500 Motor Vehicle Act charges and charged 27 drivers with impaired driving in March

 

Halifax District RCMP issued over 500 Motor Vehicle Act charges and charged 27 drivers with impaired driving during the month of March 2023.

Halifax District charged 23 drivers with Impaired Operation of a Conveyance by Alcohol, four drivers for Refusal of a Demand and another 27 drivers were issued driving suspensions for Operating a Conveyance While Having Consumed Alcohol. Also, the following summary offences tickets were issued:

  • 209 for speeding
  • 3 for stunting
  • 51 for other aggressive driving
  • 18 for distracted driving
  • 38 for unlicensed/suspended or revoked driving
  • 187 for other Motor Vehicle Act offences

If you see dangerous driving, report it to police when it is safe to do so. It is helpful to include the location of the vehicle, a description of the driver and vehicle (including license plate number, colour, make and model) as well as the vehicle’s direction of travel.

 

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