GEORGIAN BAY TOWNSHIP – A driver is facing numerous charges after an Ontario Provincial Police officer pulled over a vehicle headed north on Highway 400 on Friday night.
At around 9:25 p.m. an officer from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP was conducting stationary traffic patrol in Georgian Bay Township when the OPP vehicle's licence plate reader detected a possible suspended driver behind the wheel of a northbound Toyota Tacoma.
In a news release, the OPP said a vehicle stop was made and the officer spoke to the driver, the lone occupant of the vehicle.
Further investigation led to charges against the 47-year-old male driver from Southampton, Ont., including:
- Driving while under suspension
- Use plates not authorized
- Entire plate not plainly visible
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Provincial Offences Court at a future date.
Police said his vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.