A 44-year-old motorist was allegedly caught driving in Caledon with a young child in their vehicle despite their blood alcohol testing four times the legal limit.
Caledon OPP say they received many reports just before 6 a.m. on Wednesday about a vehicle on Ellwood Dr. E. — near Hwy. 50 and Queensgate Blvd. — operating without any headlights on, swerving, hitting curbs, and stopping in live lanes.
When officers located the vehicle they saw a four-year-old sleeping in a car seat.
After a breath sample was requested, the driver was subsequently arrested and charged with operation while impaired-alcohol and operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The driver was taken to the Caledon OPP’s Detachment for further breath testing and the child was picked up by the other parent.
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The vehicle was impounded for seven days and the driver’s licence suspended for 90 days.
Caledon OPP are thanking members of the public who reported this driver and reminding people not to drive if they plan on drinking or consuming drugs.
In Caledon, Home James offers a FREE designated driver service from Nov. 25 -Dec. 31, every Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. (excluding Dec. 24).
More information is available at: https://www.homejames-caledon.ca/
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