A Quebec man, 28, is facing multiple charges after Nova Scotia RCMP say their officers observed two trucks drag racing on the highway.
According to police, at approximately 11:30 a.m. an officer observed the vehicles while on patrol.
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The two trucks were lined up side by side, then accelerated quickly down the road.
The Mounties say the vehicles interfered with traffic but did not injure anyone.
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Officers were able to stop one of the two vehicles, while the other one sped away.
The driver of the stopped vehicle was also given a breathalyzer test.
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The 28-year-old was charged with racing under the province’s Motor Vehicle Act, had his license suspended for seven days and the vehicle was seized.
Additionally, the driver is facing another seven-day license suspension due to the breath sample he provided during the RCMP’s investigation.
If convicted, the fine for racing in Nova Scotia is $2,422.50.
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