Stock Photo of an impaired driver taking a test
A 35-year-old Barrie man is facing impaired driving charges following a late-night collision in the city’s south end.
Barrie Police say officers responded at around 10:20 p.m. on Thursday, April 2nd to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Anne Street South involving a suspected impaired driver. No injuries were reported, but officers say one of the drivers showed signs of impairment, including unsteadiness and glassy eyes, leading to a roadside screening test that resulted in a fail. The individual was arrested and taken to Barrie Police headquarters, where further testing confirmed the driver was over the legal alcohol limit, and officers also located a half-empty container of alcohol inside the vehicle.
The accused has been charged with:
- Impaired Operation
- Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80 mg
- Drive Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor
The vehicle was impounded for seven days and the driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days. Police are reminding the public to call 911 if they suspect an impaired driver.
