ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador — A school bus operator who was transporting students here was charged with impaired driving on Wednesday, police said.

According to the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, at about 8 a.m. officers responded to a report of a possibly impaired school bus driver in the area of Old Bay Bulls Road.

As a result of the investigation, a 71-year-old man was charged with impaired driving and operation of a motor vehicle over 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood (0.08%).

The driver was released to appear in court at a later date.

The Telegram reported that there were about four high school students on the bus when the driver was arrested, but no one was injured.


Other recent news related to impaired driving:

Bus driver admits to DUI with students on board

About the author
Staff Writer

Staff Writer

Editorial

Our team of enterprising editors brings years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

View Bio
0 Comments