Two Barrie residents are facing multiple charges after South Simcoe Police stopped the same uninsured vehicle twice in one morning.
Police say the initial stop occurred at around 6:50 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15th, when officers observed a vehicle with an expired 10-day permit travelling from County Road 88 onto Highway 400 southbound in Bradford West Gwillimbury. Investigators determined the man, who held a G1 licence, was driving without a qualified accompanying driver and on a prohibited highway, while the vehicle was also uninsured and lacked a valid permit.
Officers say the same vehicle was located again at around 9:40 a.m. at 10 Sideroad and County Road 89 in Innisfil, this time being driven by a woman with the original driver as a passenger. Police confirmed the vehicle remained uninsured and still displayed the expired permit, leading officers to seize the licence plates and have the vehicle towed.
A 36-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman, both from Barrie, have been charged with multiple offences:
- Drive motor vehicle – no currently validated permit
- G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver
- G1 licence holder – driving on a prohibited highway
- Operate motor vehicle without insurance
- Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
- Fail to notify of a change of address (owner)
- Owner permit operation – no insurance
- Owner operate motor vehicle – no currently validated permit
- Permit operation of motor vehicle no insurance
Police say the incident serves as a reminder that driving without insurance is a serious offence, and enforcement efforts will continue to ensure road safety.
