Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police released the following list of serious traffic offences that occurred recently.
On Sept. 14, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic along Wellington Road 4, Minto. At approximately 2:45 p.m., a red sedan was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old driver from Listowel, was charged with two counts of Drive while Under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act (H.T.A.). The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court - Guelph, on Jan. 17.
On Sept. 14, at approximately 4:45 p.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP initiated a Commercial Motor Vehicle (C.M.V.) inspection of a white dump truck on Wellington Road 18, Pilkington. As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old driver from Kitchener was charged with Fail to Surrender Inspection Schedule and Fail to Accurately Complete Daily Inspection Report contrary to the H.T.A. Further, a company from Stratford, was charged with Fail to Supply Driver with Daily Inspection Schedule, Fail to Ensure Daily Inspection Is Conducted Properly and Permit Use of Plate Not In Accordance with Act, contrary to the H.T.A.
On Sept. 15, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Highway 23, Minto. At approximately 7 p.m., a grey sedan was observed travelling above the posted 80km/hr speed limit. As a result of the investigation, a 24-year-old resident of Atwood has been charged with Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand contrary to the Criminal Code (C.C.). Further, the driver was also charged with Drive Vehicle with Cannabis in Open Baggage contrary to the Cannabis Control Act (C.C.A.), Possession of a Schedule III Substance contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (C.D.S.A.), Driving Moor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquid contrary to the Liquor Licence Control Act (L.L.C.A.), and with Speeding and Use Plate not Authorized for Vehicle, contrary to the H.T.A. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice - Guelph, on Oct. 6.
On Sept. 16, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Ellis Road, Puslinch. It was reported that a motorcycle was driving at an extremely high rate of speed. As a result of the investigation, a 20-year-old driver from Cambridge has been charged with Use Plate not Authorized for Vehicle, Drive Motor Vehicle - No Plates, Fail to Apply for Permit on Becoming Owner, and Drive Motor Vehicle - No Permit, contrary to the H.T.A.
On Sept. 16, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic along Wellington Road 109, Minto. At approximately 9:45 p.m., a black sedan was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old driver from Hanover was charged with Drive while Under Suspension contrary to the H.T.A. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court - Guelph, on Jan. 17.
On Sept. 19, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic along Main Street North, Mount Forest. At approximately 11 a.m., a black Sport Utility Vehicle was stopped. As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old driver from Ayton was charged with Drive while Under Suspension contrary to the H.T.A. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court - Guelph, on Jan. 17.
On Sept. 19, at approximately 10 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Queen Street North, Harriston. It was reported that a driver was possibly impaired. As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old from Toronto has been charged with Operation while Impaired and Operation while Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus), contrary to the C.C. Further, the driver was also charged with Driving while Under Suspension contrary to the H.T.A. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice - Guelph, on Oct. 10.
On Sept. 20, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 6, Guelph/Eramosa. It was reported that a grey pickup truck was observed being driven erratically. As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old from Markdale has been charged with Operation while Impaired and Operation while Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus), contrary to the C.C. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice - Guelph, on Oct. 10.
