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