OPP impound vehicle, lay impaired charges after public complaint

An Ontario Provincial Police image illustrating impaired operation charges. (File photo/Ontario Provincial Police/Facebook)

A 33-year-old woman faces impaired driving charges following an early morning complaint to Ontario Provincial Police.

OPP said that it received a report of a possible impaired driver in a small red car in the Elliot Lake community at about 2:20 a.m. on Jan.13.

“The vehicle was located at a residence on Paris Drive and the driver failed an initial roadside test,” said police in a news release.

The driver was taken into custody and her car was towed and impounded for seven days.

Charges laid, additional penalties issued

As a result, the local motorist was charged with two impaired driving offences – including driving with a blood alcohol concentration exceeding 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.

In addition to the charges and her vehicle being impounded, under provincial law, the woman also received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on March 12.

Police issue public reminder

OPP used the incident to reiterate the dangers of impaired driving.

“OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive,” said police.

The provincial police force also urged the public to report suspected impaired drivers.

“Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police,” OPP said.