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The RCMP in Nova Scotia says more than 200 drivers were charged with impaired-related offences during a three-month period this year.

Statistics released for all RCMP detachments in Nova Scotia reveal that from April to June:

  • 188 people were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by alcohol
  • 10 people were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by drug
  • 24 people were charged with refusal of a demand made by a peace officer

The RCMP says an additional 148 people were issued administrative driving suspensions for operating a conveyance while having consumed alcohol.

The force says there about 419 RCMP members in Nova Scotia with training related to drug-impaired driving, including 32 drug-recognition experts.

Nova Scotia RCMP says it also has 427 trained breath technicians who are qualified to operate instruments that determine a driver’s blood …

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