Man arrested for impaired driving after nearly reaching 200 km/h: N.S. RCMP

A RCMP vehicle is pictured on July 3, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Callum Smith)

Police say a man has been arrested for impaired operation after he was allegedly caught driving nearly 200 km/h in Nova Scotia’s Colchester County Saturday night.

An RCMP officer was conducting patrols on Highway 102 near Brookfield just before 10 p.m.

Police say they saw an SUV that appeared to be driving significantly over the posted speed limit of 110km/h.

The brown Volkswagen Tiguan was allegedly travelling around 199 km/h.

The officer pulled the vehicle over at a highway offramp.

Police say the driver showed signs of impairment by alcohol.

He was the only person in the vehicle.

Police say the man gave a roadside breath sample, which he failed.

The 46-year-old from Arisaig was arrested and taken to the Colchester County District RCMP Detachment in Bible Hill.

Police say he provided breath samples that registered 130 mg% and 120 mg%.

He will face charges for impaired operation.

The man was released pending a future court appearance scheduled in April.

He was also issued a summary offence ticket for stunting, which comes with a fine of $2,422.50.

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