**** New Glasgow Police Release
Pictou County Law Enforcement Agencies charge three impaired drivers and issue 25 summary offence tickets during Operation Christmas Pictou County
On late Friday December 17 and early Saturday morning on December 18, Law Enforcement Agencies of Pictou County and Motor Vehicle Compliance with support of Madd Pictou County, took part in Operation Christmas Enforcement checkpoints 2021.
As a result of those checkpoints, officers charged three people for driving while impaired by alcohol and issued 25 Summary Offence Tickets. Offences range from no Insurance, no license, expired inspection, driving while revoked, expired registration, illegal possession of liquor and driving after midnight with an N on driver’s license.
“Impaired driving is one the leading causes of preventable death and life-threatening injuries on Pictou County roads,” said Constable Tyler Shipley of the New Glasgow Regional Police. “Getting behind the wheel while impaired by drugs and or alcohol is not only deadly, but also against the law.”
Law Enforcement Agencies of Pictou County would like to thank motorists who drive safe and help keep impaired drivers off the roads. If you suspect a driver may be impaired call 911. Include as many details as possible, such as the location, direction of travel, vehicle description and license plate number.
No Operation Christmas Pictou County and Madd Canada Red Ribbon campaign kick off was held again this year due to Covid-19.
Pictou County Law Enforcement Agencies will continue to conduct checkpoints throughout the holidays with a goal to eliminate impaired driving.
