528 drivers charged with impaired related offences last year by Halifax District RCMP

If you see dangerous driving, report it to police when it is safe to do so

CityNews Halifax Staff

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NEWS RELEASE
HALIFAX DISTRICT RCMP

In 2021, Halifax District RCMP charged 528 drivers with impaired related offences.

• 251 charged with Impaired Operation of a Conveyance by Alcohol
• 7 charged with Impaired Operation of a Conveyance by Drug
• 45 charged with Refusal of a Demand Made by a Peace Officer
• 225 issued driving suspensions for Operating a Conveyance While Having Consumed Alcohol.

Each day, RCMP members are working throughout the province to help keep the roads safer for everyone.

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.