We have the latest impaired driving report from the Halton Police.
There were four cases across Halton last weekend:
On Friday, December 16th, Halton Police officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Upper Middle Road and Headon Road in Burlington. As a result of an investigation, a 27-year-old Burlington man was charged with operation while impaired and blood alcohol concentration 80mgs or more, within two hours.
On Sunday, December 18th, Halton Police officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the area of 25 Side Road and Second Line in Milton. As a result of an investigation, a 34-year-old Guelph man was charged with operation while impaired and blood alcohol concentration 80mgs or more, within two hours.
On Sunday, December 18th, Halton Police officers responded to a collision in the area of Guelph Line and South Service Road in Burlington. As a result of an investigation, a 36-year-old Burlington man was charged with operation while impaired and failure or refusal to comply with demand.
On Sunday, December 18th, Halton Police officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Trafalgar Road and Cross Avenue in Oakville. As a result of an investigation, a 46-year-old White Rock man was charged with blood alcohol concentration 80mgs or more, within two hours.
Tonight @HRPSMiltHH teamed up with 2 and 3 District DRU as well as @MaddHalton volunteers to look for impaired drivers in all 3 districts of the region. Overall our residents get the message but sadly some still do not, four 3 day suspensions issued. Arrive alive drive sober! ^DA pic.twitter.com/iAoRexsUvO
— HRPS Milt HHills (@HRPSMiltHH) December 18, 2022
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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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