‘Erratic’ motorist in Orillia charged with impaired and dangerous driving

West Street North and Mississaga Street West street signs in Orillia, Ont.

Provincial police charged a motorist accused of driving erratically, trying to pass a city bus in Orillia, and making “rude hand gestures.”

Orillia OPP says the incident happened Tuesday shortly before 4 p.m. near West Street and Mississaga Street. Reports are the accused was tailgating and driving into oncoming traffic.

Officers conducted a traffic stop and said they had reason to launch into an impaired driving investigation. They said a roadside breathalyzer test was done, which registered a fail, resulting in the 53-year-old man’s arrest.

Ultimately, the accused was charged with impaired and dangerous driving. He was later released with a future court date, but not before being handed a 90-day licence suspension. Additionally, his vehicle was hauled off to the impound yard, where it will remain for seven days as a result of the impaired charge.