{"id":36985,"date":"2023-07-14T10:41:05","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T13:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=36985"},"modified":"2023-07-14T10:41:05","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T13:41:05","slug":"n-s-rcmp-nab-168-impaired-drivers-in-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=36985","title":{"rendered":"N.S. RCMP nab 168 impaired drivers in June"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;169&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;105&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HRM:<\/strong> RCMP across Nova Scotia charged 168 drivers in the province with impaired-related offences last month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a release, N.S. RCMP said that road safety is a top priority. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an effort to keep citizens informed about enforcement on our roadways, the Nova Scotia RCMP is releasing statistics for all RCMP detachments in Nova Scotia for June 2023&nbsp;on drivers charged for driving impaired by drugs or alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;71&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;34&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In June, police laid the following charges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>83&nbsp;charged with Impaired Operation of a Conveyance by Alcohol<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nine charged with Impaired Operation of a Conveyance by Drug<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13&nbsp;charged with Refusal of a Demand Made by a Peace Officer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>63 issued driving suspensions for Operating a Conveyance While Having Consumed Alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Impaired driving investigations can be complex, especially when they involve both alcohol and drugs. This is why Nova Scotia RCMP officers receive a variety of training, and have several tools at their disposal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;192&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;31&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Nova Scotia, there are approximately&nbsp;250&nbsp;RCMP members with training related to drug-impaired driving,&nbsp;33&nbsp;of whom are Drug Recognition Experts (DREs). Nova Scotia RCMP also has&nbsp;427&nbsp;trained breath technicians who are qualified to operate instruments that determine a driver&#8217;s blood alcohol concentration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure or refusal to comply with a demand made by a peace officer for a sample for testing sobriety can result in criminal charges that have the same penalties as impaired driving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are range of fines and periods of driving prohibition for those convicted of driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;148&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate group=&#8221;7&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Citizens are asked to call&nbsp;911&nbsp;immediately if you see a driver who is driving erratically or unsafely. Here are some signs of an impaired driver to watch for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driving unreasonably fast, slow or at an inconsistent speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drifting in and out of lanes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tailgating and changing lanes frequently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making exceptionally wide turns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changing lanes or passing without sufficient clearance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overshooting or stopping well before stop signs or stop lights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disregarding signals and lights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approaching signals or leaving intersections too quickly or slowly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving without headlights, failing to lower high beams or leaving turn signals on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving with windows open in cold or inclement weather<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate group=&#8221;6&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;126&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you call&nbsp;911, you will be asked to provide the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A description of the vehicle, including the license plate number, colour, make and model<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The direction of travel for the vehicle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A description of the driver if visible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;127&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;188&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;169&#8243;] [adrotate banner=&#8221;105&#8243;] HRM: RCMP across Nova Scotia charged 168 drivers in the province with impaired-related offences last month. In a release, N.S. RCMP said that road safety is a top priority. 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