A 48-year-old man from Pictou with a 99-year driving ban for previous offences was arrested by police last Saturday after he was pulled over in Pictou County.
When RCMP asked for his licence at a DUI checkpoint the man said it was suspended. Upon checking, police learned that the driver was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle in Canada for 99 years.
His ban was in relation to previous alcohol-related driving offences. He was arrested for driving while disqualified, and was issued traffic tickets for operating an unregistered vehicle and operating a motor vehicle without insurance, police say. His vehicle was also towed.
Earlier that same day, RCMP stopped a vehicle in Moose River on suspicion of having faulty equipment.
The driver showed signs of alcohol impairment and police performed a roadside test. The driver blew a ‘warn’ reading. His vehicle was towed and a seven-day suspension was issued.
The driver had been released from Stellarton Police a few hours earlier that same day and he is being charged with impaired driving. The driver is a 28-year-old man from Stellarton.
At 3:03 p.m. on Saturday, another driver came through a checkpoint. Police said that he was showing signs of alcohol impairment. The driver, a 36-year-old man from Barneys River, was newly licensed, and when he took the Roadside Screening Device test, it confirmed evidence of alcohol in his blood. His licence was suspended for 24 hours and his vehicle was towed.
Nova Scotia RCMP warn that impaired driving is one of the major causes of serious injury and fatal collisions on the roads. Road safety is a priority for the RCMP and drivers are reminded to make it their priority as well.
Anyone who sees a suspected drunk driver or anyone else driving unsafely can report it by calling RCMP at 800 803 RCMP (7267) or by dialing 911.