This dataset includes the charges defined by a summary offence ticket issued or an information laid as recorded on the Nova Scotia Justice Enterprise Information Network (JEIN). The number of charges are defined by the calendar year. The dataset includes the following offences under the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act: MVA 100D Cellphone distracted driving; MVA 101 - Failing to drive or operate vehicle at a careful and prudent speed for existing conditions; MVA 103(3) Passing a school bus with red lights flashing; MVA 106A - Exceeding speed limit; MVA 106B - Exceeding speed limit in temporary work area or proximity to emergency vehicle; MVA 106E - Exceeding speed limit when driving by stopped emergency vehicle; and, MVA 163 - Racing, parade or sporting event (racing/stunting)
This dataset has the following 4 columns:
| Column Name | API Column Name | Data Type | Sample Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offence Statute | offence_statute | text | MVA 101 MVA 106E MVA 106B MVA 100D MVA 103(3) view top 100 |
| Description | description | text | Racing, parade or sporting event (racing/stunting) Passing a school bus with red lights flashing Exceeding speed limit in temporary work area or proximity to emergency vehicle Cellphone distracted driving Exceeding speed limit view top 100 |
| Year Charged | year_charged | number | 2021 2019 2022 2018 2011 view top 100 |
| Charges | charges | number | 37 32 75 52 31 view top 100 |