Middlesex OPP were conducting routine patrol along eastbound Highway 402 at Longwoods Road in Strathroy-Caradoc this week when they were alerted by the Automatic Licence Plate Recognition system about a potential suspended driver. After an investigation, it was revealed that the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment for testing.
As a result a 20-year-old resident of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code, the Highway Traffic Act, Liquor Licence Control Act, and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.
The driver has been charged with, operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), fail to comply with probation order, driving while under suspension, novice driver – B.A.C. above zero, young driver – B.A.C. above zero, drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit, driving a motor vehicle with an open container of liquor and failing to have an insurance card.
written by: K. Milhomens