MADD Inverness South

04/15/2026

When most victims and survivors of crime think about the “legal system,” they think of the criminal

03/20/2026

𝘏𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘶𝘨𝘴, 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴… 𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥. 💔" 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘋𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬, 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳".
#𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳 Haley Wheaton

03/20/2026

It's National Impaired Driving Prevention Week

We light Stella Quinn Crawford from Eckville, Alberta whose life was taken by an impaired driver on April 15, 2023🕯

There is no footprint too small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world 👣

Before you drive impaired, please ask yourself if you are prepared to be the one that destroys someone’s entire world 🌎

We miss you everyday 🪽🦋💔

03/17/2026

There is a perception among some that impaired driving is not a significant problem in Canada. The numbers tell a very different story.
🪪 An average of 9 federal criminal charges and provincial short-term licence suspensions are laid for impaired driving every single hour in Canada.

🚨An average of 206 impaired driving charges and short-term suspensions are laid daily.

🚓 78,480 total impaired driving charges and short-term suspensions are laid annually;

While impaired driving has declined over the years, these statistics show just how prevalent and critical the problem remains.

Beyond those statistics are the innocent victims and survivors of impaired driving. Every year, hundreds of people are killed and thousands are injured in alcohol and/or drug-related crashes.

These senseless deaths and injuries are 100% preventable.

03/04/2026

A traffic stop conducted by RCMP Northwest Traffic Services for excessive speed resulted in a person arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle.

On February 28 at approximately 9:55 p.m., an RCMP Northwest Traffic Services officer was conducting proactive patrols on Hwy. 102 near Brookfield when they observed an SUV travelling at speeds that appeared to be significantly over the posted speed limit of 110km/h.

Radar confirmed that the brown Volkswagen Tiguan was travelling at approximately 199km/h.

The officer safely conducted a traffic stop at a highway offramp. During the traffic stop, the officer noted that the driver and only occupant showed signs of impairment by alcohol. The driver, a 46-year-old man from Arisaig, provided a roadside breath sample into an approved screening device (ASD) which resulted in a “fail.”
He was arrested and transported to the Colchester County District RCMP Detachment in Bible Hill. He provided breath samples that registered 130mg% and 120mg%.

The man will face charges for impaired operation and was released pending a future court appearance scheduled in April. He was also issued a summary offence ticket under the provincial Motor Vehicle Act for stunting, which comes with a fine of $2422.50.

Impaired driving remains one of the leading causes of deaths on Nova Scotia roadways. To report a suspected impaired driver or other safety concerns on our highways, roads, and streets, call 911.

File #: 2026-271084

01/16/2026

Impaired driving, whether by alcohol, cannabis, prescription medication, or other drugs, doesn’t just “happen.” And it doesn’t only impact one person. It can devastate families, friends, coworkers, and entire communities.

🚔💔 Our officers see those impacts up close – and too often.

“It’s certainly a personal issue for me. I lost a friend of mine who was a police officer. She was killed by a drunk driver in B.C., while on duty.” -S/Sgt. Ed Nugent.

✅ Before you drive, make a plan:
🚕 Choose your ride home first: designated driver, taxi/rideshare, transit, or a safe place to stay
⚠️ Don’t mix substances. Alcohol + cannabis/meds can multiply impairment
📋 Read medication warnings and ask your pharmacist/doctor if you’re safe to drive
🚫 If you’ve used cannabis or other drugs, don’t drive. Feeling “okay” isn’t the same as being sober.

🎉 Be a good host: Offer non-alcohol options, help arrange rides, and take the keys if someone shouldn’t be driving
If you see an impaired driver? Call 911 📞🚨

01/02/2026

This weekend officers will continue to be out and about, checking for impaired drivers on roadways across the province.

Here’s just one example of what can happen if you choose to drive impaired:

On New Year’s Eve, RCMP Northwest Traffic Services responded to a report that a pickup truck was travelling at a high rate of speed on Hwy 102 when the driver lost control and the truck flipped.

Upon arrival, officers noted the driver, a 43-year-old man of Antigonish County, was showing signs of impairment. The man provided a breath sample into a roadside screening device, which returned a “fail.” He was safely arrested and transported to the RCMP Bible Hill Detachment where he provided additional breath samples, which showed levels of 270mg% and 260mg%.

The driver was charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Operating a Vehicle While Over 80mg%. He is scheduled to appear in Truro Provincial Court in March.

Thankfully, no one was injured in the crash.

File # 2025-1907175

12/31/2025

On the 12th of December members of the St. Peter’s RCMP, St. Peter’s Volunteer Fire Department, NS Vehicle Compliance and MADD Inverness South did our Annual Christmas Check Point. Hundreds of MADD Ribbons and cookies were passed out. On this New Years Eve, MADD Inverness South would like to remind everyone to not drive Impaired. Stay safe and Happy New Year!

12/31/2025

New Years Eve is a time to celebrate! Let’s do it responsibly by planning ahead for a sober ride home. Wishing everyone a safe and Happy New Year! 🍾 🥂

12/13/2025