Halifax District RCMP and Halifax Regional Police charged 56 drivers with impaired related offences during the month of November.

Of the 56 drivers, 43 were charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle by Alcohol, 5 were charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle by Drug and8 were issued driving suspensions for operating a motor vehicle while having consumed alcohol.

Of the 43 impaired drivers apprehended, 37 were male, 6 were female and ages ranged from 19-68. Of the 8 drivers suspended, 7 were male, 1 was female and ages ranged from 21-49.

Throughout the month, police received 19 calls from the public through 911 about suspected impaired drivers. Of all impaired drivers charged, 12 were a direct result of calls from the public.

Possible signs of an impaired driver:

• Weaving from one side of lane to the other
• Taking extremely wide turns
• Inconsistent speeds
• Driving without headlights, failing to lower high beams or leaving turn signals on
• Driving with windows open in cold or inclement weather
• Approaching or leaving intersections too quickly or slowly

Call 911 immediately if you suspect someone is driving impaired:

• State your location and direction of travel for the vehicle.
• Provide a description of the vehicle, including the license plate number, color, make and model

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Source : Media Release