Almost a dozen people charged with impaired driving in Cape Breton in March: police

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Cape Breton Regional Police say almost a dozen impaired drivers were charged throughout the month of March.

According to a news release Friday, police stopped and charged 11 impaired drivers between the ages of 20 and 60.

After conducting breath samples, eight people were charged with having a blood alcohol concentration of about 80 mg.

Two people were charged with refusing to provide a breath sample, and after examination by a drug recognition expert, one of the drivers was determined to be impaired, say police.

Police add two drivers were found to be operating a vehicle without a valid licence and were charged.

“Impaired driving doesn’t just apply to cars – it also applies to motorcycles, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles and other forms of transportation – and it’s completely preventable,” reads the news release.

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