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We have the latest impaired driving report from the Halton Police.
There were two cases across Halton over the weekend:
On Friday, July 21st, Halton Police officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Dorval Drive and North Service Road West in Oakville. As a result of an investigation, a 29-year-old Toronto man was charged with blood alcohol concentration 80mgs or more, within two hours.
On Sunday, July 23rd, Halton Police officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Steeles Avenue and Ontario Street in Milton. As a result of an investigation, a 52-year-old Tecumseh man was charged with blood alcohol concentration 80mgs or more, within two hours.
For curious minds, names are reported here.
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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