One person is facing an impaired driving charge after being stopped in Halton last week.
The case did not involve Milton. On Monday, March 15th, just before 11:30 p.m., Halton Police officers responded to a citizen-initiated complaint in the area of Lakeshore Road and Torrance Street in Burlington. As a result of an investigation, a 50-year-old Burlington resident was charged with operation while impaired.
Last week was also National Impaired Driving Prevention Week.
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;
- 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.
