21-year-old novice driver facing multiple charges after traffic stop

An OPP graphic that depicts the words "Arrest in Grey Bruce," handcuffs and an OPP logo. (Source: West Region OPP/Twitter)

A 21-year-old male is facing a slew of charges after a traffic stop for stunt driving revealed he was also allegedly impaired and driving without a licence on Monday, OPP said.

According to a press release from Grey Bruce OPP, at approximately 7:28 p.m. on Jan. 16, an OPP officer was on Berford Street in Wiarton, Ont. when a vehicle that had squealed its tires while turning and travelled past the officer at a high rate of speed caught the officer's attention.

The officer then conducted a traffic stop, and while speaking to the driver noticed signs of impairment.

The novice driver was placed under arrest and transported to an OPP detachment for additional testing.

As a result of the investigation, a 21-year-old male from the Municipality of Meaford has been charged with the following offences for their alleged involvement:

• Operation while impaired
• Operation while impaired (80 plus)
• Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt
• Drive motor vehicle – no licence
• Young driver – B.A.C above zero
• Have care or control of a vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused was released and is scheduled to make a court appearance in Owen Sound at a later date.