Barrie police responded to a report of a driver asleep in a vehicle blocking a fast-food drive-thru lane early Thursday morning. Officers arrived to find the individual unconscious behind the wheel with the engine running. The driver was arrested and charged with impaired driving. No injuries were reported, but the incident caused a temporary disruption to the restaurant's service.
Details of the Incident
The call came in at approximately 2:30 a.m. from a drive-thru on Mapleview Drive East. Witnesses said the vehicle had been stationary for several minutes, blocking other customers. Police woke the driver, who showed signs of intoxication. A breathalyzer test indicated a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit.
Impact and Charges
The 34-year-old Barrie resident faces charges of impaired operation of a motor vehicle and having a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08. Police reminded the public that impaired driving endangers lives and that drive-thrus are not safe places to rest while intoxicated. The vehicle was impounded, and the driver's license was suspended for 90 days pending a court appearance.
