RCMPNS Southwest Nova Traffic Services responded to several serious incidents on Highway 101 in July

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Here are just a few of their notables via Nova Scotia RCMP: 

📍 #1 – Hwy. 101, Avonport (Kings County)

     🕒 July 18 

     🚗 32-year-old male driver

     📸 Speeds reached 192 km/h in a posted 100 km/h zone

     🚔 The driver fled from police and was later located with assistance from witnesses after abandoning the vehicle and fleeing on foot. The driver was arrested and charged for fleeing police, dangerously operating a motor vehicle, and failing to comply with a release order.

     📋 File: 2026-1021753

📍 #2 – Hwy. 101, Ellershouse (Hants County)

     🕒 July 25

     🚗 31-year-old male driver 

     📸Speed: 198 km/h in a posted 110 km/h      zone

     🍺 The driver showed signs of impairment and provided a roadside breath sample that resulted in a warning.

      📋 The driver was charged with stunting under the Motor Vehicle Act, and had their driver’s licence suspended and vehicle seized for seven days.

📋 File: 2026-1064665

📍 #3 – Hwy. 101, Avonport (Kings County)

     🕒 July 26

     🏍 49-year-old male rider

     🚔 A motorcycle without a licence plate failed to stop for police and attempted to evade officers before the rider fell from the motorcycle.

     📋 The rider was safely arrested and treated for minor injuries. He was charged for fleeing police and possession of stolen property after officers determined the motorcycle had been reported stolen. 

      📋 File: 2026-1069644

📞 If you witness dangerous driving and it’s safe to do so, report it to police immediately or call 911.

🚔 RCMPNS remains committed to reducing serious injuries and fatal collisions through education, enforcement, and prevention efforts to help keep Nova Scotia roads safe.

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