Police have suspended the licenses and impounded vehicles after two Brampton drivers were charged with speeding- and alcohol-related offences on Halloween weekend.<\/p>\n
The OPP says the first incident happened around 10 p.m. on Saturday on Highway 17 in the town of White River, approximately 90 kilometres south of Wawa.<\/p>\n
Police say officers witnessed a vehicle travelling at 105 km\/h in a posted 60 km\/h zone.<\/p>\n
Officers stopped the vehicle and say that the 48-year-old driver from Brampton was charged with drive motor vehicle \u2013 perform stunt \u2013 excessive speed.<\/p>\n
The driver\u2019s licence was suspended for 30 days while the vehicle was impounded for 14 days. Police say the accused is scheduled to make a court appearance in Wawa at a later date.<\/p>\n
Then on Sunday, the OPP says officers from the Dufferin OPP received a report of a suspected impaired driver in the area of Airport Road north of Brampton in the town of Mono.<\/p>\n
Officers pulled the vehicle over and say the 68-year-old Brampton showed signs of impairment.<\/p>\n
The OPP says the driver has been charged with operation while impaired \u2013 blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), and operation while impaired \u2013 alcohol and drugs.<\/p>\n
Their driver\u2019s licence was also suspended, and the vehicle involved was impounded, police say.<\/p>\n
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\u201cDrivers are encouraged to plan ahead by arranging a designated driver, taxi, rideshare service, public transit, or overnight accommodations if they intend to consume alcohol or drugs,\u201d the OPP says. \u201cEven small amounts can affect a person\u2019s ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.\u201d<\/p>\n
Police say that anyone who suspects an impaired driver is urged to call 9-1-1 immediately. To report non-emergency information, contact the OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122.<\/p>\n