Drunk driver clocked at 170 km/h in Pictou County, say RCMP
A 42-year-old Ontario man is facing charges after he allegedly sped down Highway 104 while drunk.
The man is also charged with driving while suspended
An Ontario man is facing charges after he sped down Highway 104 while drunk, according to the RCMP.
Around 10:30 a.m. on Monday, RCMP spotted a vehicle travelling 170 km/h in a 110 km/h zone near the community of Mount Thom.
After pulling over the car, police noticed the driver showed signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and taken for a breathalyzer test.
RCMP said the test showed the driver's blood-alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit.
The 42-year-old man is facing several charges, including impaired driving, driving while suspended and speeding.
He will appear in Pictou provincial court in July.