In a recent traffic enforcement initiative, Mounties have charged numerous individuals across various regions deemed as “hot zones.” This enforcement took place from December 2 to December 6, primarily targeting areas within Digby and Yarmouth counties, with a focus on curbing impaired and dangerous driving behaviors.

According to the press release by Constable Greg Bowie from Southwest Traffic Services, these actions reflect the importance of teamwork and strategic law enforcement. He emphasized that impaired driving and reckless behavior significantly jeopardize public safety, urging drivers to recognize the grave consequences of activities such as impaired driving, speeding, and operating vehicles in an unsafe manner.

On December 2, law enforcement in Kings County issued several speeding tickets during their patrol. Specifically, officers handed out 22 offence tickets for speed infractions, along with five tickets for various other violations and two charges related to the illegal possession of alcohol.

During a subsequent operation in Digby County, police apprehended a 49-year-old man for impaired driving after observing his vehicle traveling the wrong way on Highway 217. In a separate incident on December 4, officers recorded a vehicle traveling at an alarming speed of 68 km/h over the legal limit.

The driver of this vehicle, a 55-year-old man, was clocked going 118 km/h in a zone with a speed limit of 50 km/h. Consequently, he received a hefty fine of $2,422.50, and his vehicle was seized by police. Upon inspection, officials found that he was operating with an expired license plate, an altered safety inspection sticker, and without insurance.

Further enforcement in Yarmouth County revealed an additional 16 violation tickets issued for various offenses, including open alcohol, illegally transporting cannabis, and operating vehicles with revoked licenses. These enforcement efforts are part of the RCMP's ongoing commitment to road safety during the holiday season.

RCMP officials stated that officers would continue to be active on the roads throughout the holidays, engaging in similar blitzes aimed at promoting safe driving practices and reducing impaired and reckless driving incidents. The proactive measures taken during this period demonstrate a significant push for road safety and the enforcement of traffic laws in Nova Scotia.