‘Staggering and concerning,' OPP lays 21 impaired-related charges over 72 hours
Provincial police officers laid 21 impaired driving-related charges in Orillia over the weekend, a number the authorities are calling both 'staggering and concerning.'
Police say that in just 72 hours, officers charged seven individuals, including three from Barrie, following traffic stops.
Police charged three of the accused with having a blood alcohol concentration exceeding 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood. Two others were charged with failing or refusing to comply with demand.
Police remind motorists that failing or refusing to comply with a lawful demand from officers to provide a breath sample or sobriety test is a criminal offence in Ontario.
"All drivers charged with impaired driving will have their drivers licence suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for seven days," OPP stated in a Monday release.
'OPP urges everyone to plan ahead and arrange for a safe ride home. Call a friend or call a cab. Remember that any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.'
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