Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recently charged two drivers as a result of two separate traffic complaints.
On June 17, 2023, shortly after 7:00 p.m., Caledon OPP received a report that an individual was possibly operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol. During the investigation, grounds were formed to arrest the driver.
As a result a 58-year old of Caledon, was charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
On June 18, 2023, just before 3:00 a.m., a motorist reported a vehicle that was being driven in a concerning manner on Highway 10, near Old School Road. Officers located the vehicle and formed grounds that it was being operated while the driver was impaired by alcohol.
As a result of the investigation a 27-year old of Orangeville, was charged with:
• Failure or refusal to comply with demand
Both drivers are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on July 6, 2023, to answer to their charges. Both driver’s licences were suspended for 90 days, and the vehicles were impounded for 14.
For drivers who fail or refuse to comply with a breath demand, the penalty is the same as being charged with impaired operation. If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture. The OPP relies on the public to report crime. Impaired driving is a crime that should be treated no differently. Caledon OPP would like to thank the two members of the public for reporting the traffic complaints.
If you suspect an impaired driver, report it by calling 9-1-1. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.
For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit:Â https://www.ontario.ca/page/impaired-driving
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