**** RCMP Media Release
Halifax District RCMP issues over 360 Motor Vehicle Act charges and charged 19 drivers with impaired driving in September
Halifax District RCMP issued over 360 Motor Vehicle Act charges and charged 19 drivers with impaired driving during the month of September 2022.
Halifax District charged 18 drivers with Impaired Operation of a Conveyance by Alcohol, one driver for Refusal of a Demand and another 28 drivers were issued driving suspensions for Operating a Conveyance While Having Consumed Alcohol. Also, the following summary offences tickets were issued:
- 139 for speeding
- 13 for stunting
- 79 for other aggressive driving
- 15 for distracted driving
- 23 for unlicensed/suspended or revoked driving
- 94 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.
