HALIFAX: Regional Police in Halifax charged 45 drivers with impaired related offences during the month of February.
Of the 45 drivers, 28 were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by alcohol, three were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by a drug and 14 drivers were issued driving suspensions for operation of a conveyance while having consumed alcohol.
Of the drivers who provided breath samples, officers were able to detect a wide range of blood alcohol concentrations (80-280mg %) with 17 drivers being at least twice the legal limit.
Nine drivers refused to provide a breath sample and was charged with the offence of refusal.
Of the 45 drivers, 16 calls were received from people who suspected impaired driving.
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Here are some signs of an impaired driver:
• Driving unreasonably fast, slow or at an inconsistent speed
• Drifting in and out of lanes
• Tailgating and changing lanes frequently
• Making exceptionally wide turns
• Changing lanes or passing without sufficient clearance
• Overshooting or stopping well before stop signs or stop lights
• Disregarding signals and lights
• Approaching signals or leaving intersections too quickly or slowly
• Driving without headlights, failing to lower high beams, or leaving turn signals on
• Driving with windows open in cold or inclement weather.
If you see a potential impaired driver, call 911 immediately and give the call taker your location along with a description of the vehicle, including the licence plate number, colour, make and model, the direction of travel for the vehicle and a description of the driver.
