Man Charged With Impaired Driving Following Traffic Stop

A 37-year-old man is facing impaired driving charges following a traffic stop in St. John’s early Tuesday morning.

At approximately 12:32 a.m. on November 3, RNC officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Livingstone Street after the driver failed to signal.

Officers initiated an impaired driving investigation after observing signs of impairment. The driver was transported to RNC headquarters, where he failed a breathalyzer test.

His driver's licence and vehicle were seized, and he was charged with impaired operation and operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration exceeding 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.

The accused is awaiting an appearance before a judge.