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We have the latest impaired driving report from the Halton Police.
There were five cases across Halton last week:
On Monday, March 13th, Halton Police officers responded to a citizen-initiated complaint in the area of Walkers Line and Palladium Way in Burlington. As a result of an investigation, a 37-year-old Ancaster man was charged with operation while impaired.
On Monday, March 13th, Halton Police officers responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of Margaret Drive and Elmwood Road in Oakville. As a result of an investigation, a 20-year-old Oakville man was charged with operation while impaired.
On Monday, March 13th, Halton Police officers conducted an investigation in the area of Maple Avenue and Thompson Road North in Milton. As a result, a 34-year-old Milton man was charged with blood alcohol concentration 80mgs or more, within two hours.
On Wednesday, March 15th, Halton Police officers responded to a citizen-initiated complaint in the area of St Clair Avenue and Guelph Line in Burlington. As a result of an investigation, a 35-year-old Durham woman was charged with operation while impaired.
On Wednesday, March 15th, Halton Police officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Dundas Street and Tremaine Road in Burlington. As a result of an investigation, a 48-year-old Burlington woman was charged with blood alcohol concentration 80mgs or more, within two hours.
Remember, driving under the influence is considered a crime in progress. Call 9-1-1 if you suspect that someone on the road is driving impaired.
Here are some signs of an impaired driver provided by the Halton Police:
- Driving unreasonably fast, slow or at an inconsistent speed;
- Drifting in and out of lanes;
- Tailgating and changing lanes frequently;
- Making exceptionally wide turns;
- Changing lanes or passing without sufficient clearance;
- Overshooting or stopping well before stop signs or stop lights;
- Disregarding signals and lights;
- Approaching signals or leaving intersections too quickly or slowly;
- Driving without headlights, failing to lower high beams or leaving turn signals on; and,
- Driving with windows open in cold or inclement weather.
The HRPS says that its officers remain committed to road safety through prevention, education, and enforcement initiatives.
Impaired driving was also covered on an ‘Ask a Cop’ segment with Halton Police Constable Ryan Anderson. Read that here.
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