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RCMP Issued 670 Tickets In Nova Scotia
Over Thanksgiving 2026 Weekend
(Source: RCMP)
Over the Thanksgiving weekend, the Nova Scotia RCMP issued 670 summary offence tickets to aggressive drivers as part of Operation Impact, a national traffic safety initiative focused on reducing serious injuries and fatalities on Canadian roads by targeting high-risk driving behaviours.
Operation Impact is coordinated annually by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and raises awareness about the driving behaviours most commonly associated with fatal and serious-injury collisions.
Throughout Operation Impact, Nova Scotia RCMP officers: checked 8,918 vehicles at 110 checkpoints across the province; dedicated more than 1,800 hours to traffic enforcement; laid 23 criminal charges related to impaired driving; issued 14 roadside suspensions related to alcohol or drug-impaired driving; issued 670 tickets for aggressive driving offences; issued 14 tickets for seatbelt offences; and issued 10 tickets for distracted driving offences.
Inspector Jeff Mitchell of Nova Scotia RCMP Traffic Service had this to say;
"Every one of these enforcement actions represents an opportunity to prevent a serious collision before it happens.While we're encouraged that most drivers are making safe choices, the aggressive and impaired driving offences detected during Operation Impact show the prevalence of these offences."
For the Nova Scotia RCMP, the campaign is part of year-round efforts to reduce serious collisions through traffic enforcement, education and increased police visibility on roadways across the province.
"Traffic safety is a shared responsibility," says Inspector Mitchell. "Whether you're driving to work, taking children to school or travelling across the province, every decision behind the wheel matters. Slow down, drive sober, wear your seatbelt, put distractions away, and help make our roads safer for everyone."
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