MADD Yarmouth County
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These numbers are staggering.

A young man who once said he couldn’t stop thinking about the crash he caused that killed his best friend is facing another impaired driving charge.

Richmond County District RCMP has arrested an impaired driver after a collision on Hwy. 4 in Barra Head. On November 30, at 7:31 p.m., police were dispatched to... a report of a traffic hazard on Hwy. 4 in Barra Head. Police learned that two vehicles had been travelling on Hwy. 4 when they ran over a piece of wood that was on the road. Police noted that a nearby guardrail had been heavily damaged and that the piece of wood had come from the guardrail. Both vehicles suffered significant damage but no one was injured. Police observed a trail of fluids on Hwy. 4 and followed the trail from the collision scene to a commercial transport truck parked on Grenville St. in St. Peter’s. The truck had suffered damage consistent with a collision with a guardrail. Police spoke with the truck driver, a 41-year-old Miramichi man, and observed that he was displaying signs of impairment. The man provided a sample of breath in an Approved Screening Device which resulted in a Fail. He was arrested for Impaired Operation of a Conveyance and was transported to the St. Peter’s RCMP Detachment where he provided additional samples of breath, both over the legal limit. The man was released on charges of Impaired Operation of a Conveyance and Impaired Operation of a Conveyance over 80mg%. He will appear in Port Hawkesbury Provincial Court at a later date. He was also served with Summary Offence Tickets for Failing to Immediately Stop at the Scene of an Accident, Depositing Material that May Damage Tires on Highway and Illegal Possession of Liquor. The investigation is continuing. File #: 2021-1789429

This afternoon we joined RCMP Southwest Traffic Service to conduct a educational check point. We handed out red ribbons and other awareness materials to about 100 vehicles. It’s always fun to get out and work with our policing partners. Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia Town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia MADD Canada MADD Canada Atlantic Region #RedRibbonCampaign

The Tree Lighting ceremonies in Yarmouth and surrounding communities mark the start of the holiday season. This year MADD Yarmouth has taken part in two separate light up ceremonies with a third one planned for this week. Many thanks to Yarmouth Recreation, Town of Yarmouth, Municipality of Barrington and the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth for letting us launch our Red Ribbon campaign and spread the message to drive safe and sober this holiday season. . . MADD Ca...nada #ProjectRedRibbon #DriveSafeDriveSober See more

Halifax District RCMP arrested a man for impaired driving, dangerous driving and flight from police. On November 12 at approximately 2:20 a.m. Halifax District... RCMP located a truck that was involved in reports of spinning tires and driving erratically. The truck had been observed driving at a fast rate of speed earlier and failed to stop for members when they tried to stop it. The truck was located on Waverley Rd. and the driver, who was showing signs of impairment, was arrested without incident. The man’s driver licence was revoked and he was the subject of an Arrest Warrant. He was taken to Cole Harbour Detachment for further breath samples. The driver, a 37-year-old Bedford man, remains in custody on the warrant. He is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on December 22 at 9:30 a.m. to face charges of Impaired Operation of a Conveyance, Operating a Conveyance with a Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80 mg%, Flight from Police and Dangerous Operation. He was also issued a Summary Offence Ticket for Driving while Revoked under the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act. The investigation is ongoing. File # 21-140492

#Inthenews @MADD Halifax Regional Thank you Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia @MADD Canada https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/rcmp-nabs-seven-drivers-during-

In memory of Danille Brooke Kerpan, please don't drink and drive this Thanksgiving weekend. Plan a sober ride home 7 years ago on October 10, 2014 Danille was... killed by an impaired driver. Many lives were forever changed by a completely avoidable tragic event resulting from a thoughtless, selfish decision to drive impaired. Thanksgiving has never been the same for Danille's family and friends. You are missed every day Danille August 14, 1989 - October 10, 2014

He pleaded guilty to charges from that day and from two other drunk driving incidents that happened in the six months prior to the February crash.

Nova Scotia RCMP charged 127 drivers with impaired driving related offences in July 2021: 63 charged with Impaired Operation of a Conveyance by Alcohol 8 ch...arged with Impaired Operation of a Conveyance by Drug 10 charged with Refusal of a Demand Made by a Peace Officer 46 issued driving suspensions for Operating a Conveyance While Having Consumed Alcohol Impaired driving is a problem you can help to solve. Pull over and call 911 immediately if you witness signs of impaired driving on roads, trails, or waterways. Signs to watch for include: Unreasonable or 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 Driving without headlights, failing to lower high beams or leaving turn signals on Driving with windows open in cold or inclement weather The 911 operator will ask for the following information: Your location A description of the vehicle (license plate number, colour, make and model) The direction of travel for the vehicle A description of the driver if visible. RCMP officers employ specialized training and tools to respond to impaired driving incidents and are supported by Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) and trained breath technicians. Failure or refusal to comply with a peace officer’s demand for a sample to test sobriety can result in criminal charges that have the same penalties as impaired driving. There are range of fines and driving prohibition periods for those convicted of driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, with increased measures if there is a child under 16 in the vehicle. Worried about how drinking or substance abuse is affecting you or someone you care about? Contact NS Health Mental Health and Addictions Intake Service: 1-855-922-1122