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OPP charges 18-year-old with impaired, stunt driving

The 18-year-old driver is one of the 503 drivers who have been checked for impairment signs over the weekend
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Traffic issues over the weekend on North Simcoe roadways kept officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment busy responding to those events. Ten vehicle crashes were investigated, most occurring between noon and 4 p.m. In the interest of maintaining and improving road safety, officers conducted nine Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check stops, checking 503 drivers for signs of impairment.

Nineteen traffic complaints were called into the OPP Communication Centre for investigation by officers on patrol.

Incident of Note

An officer patrolling Simcoe County Road 93 at 11:39 p.m. on Aug. 1, 2022, observed a northbound vehicle heading into Penetanguishene at the rate of 135km/h in a 60 km/h zone. The officer was able to safely stop the suspect vehicle at an in-town retail store and spoke with the driver. A drinking and driving investigation resulted in an 18-year-old individual of Midland being served with a Provincial Offences Summons for:

  • stunt driving
  • novice driver over 0 mg alcohol
  • being under 19 years have liquor
  • drive a motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The vehicle belonging to an older family member was towed and impounded for 14 days as per the conditions of the Ministry of Transportation ADLS suspension. The accused also lost his driving privileges for 30 days under the ADLS.

Educating the public about safe driving practices with our community safety partners is a priority. If you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please "Make the Call" and dial 911, as impaired driving never ends well; please make a plan to get home safely.

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