Halifax District RCMP and Halifax Regional Police charged 51 drivers with impaired related offences during the month of April. Of the 51 drivers, 37 were charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle by Alcohol, 4 were charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle by Drug and 10 were issued driving suspensions for operating a motor vehicle while having consumed alcohol.

Of the 41 impaired drivers apprehended, 40 were male, 1 was female and ages ranged from 16–76. Of the 10 drivers suspended, 9 were male, 1 was female and ages ranged from 18–50.

Throughout the month, police received 22 calls from the public through 911 about suspected impaired drivers. Of all impaired drivers charged, 19 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 adescription of the vehicle, including the license plate number, color, make and model

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Source: Media Release