Ontario Provincial Police have laid impaired driving charges following a traffic stop on Highway 17. The incident occurred late Sunday night when officers observed a vehicle exceeding the speed limit near the junction of Highway 17 and Highway 64.
Details of the Stop
Police say the driver was pulled over after being clocked at a high rate of speed. Upon speaking with the driver, officers detected signs of alcohol impairment. The driver was subsequently arrested and taken to a detachment for breath testing.
Charges Laid
The accused, a 45-year-old from Sudbury, faces charges including operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol and exceeding the legal blood alcohol limit. The vehicle was impounded for seven days, and the driver's licence was suspended for 90 days.
OPP remind motorists that impaired driving remains a leading cause of death on Ontario roads. They urge anyone who suspects a driver is impaired to call 911 immediately.
