Erratic Driving Leads to Arrest After Shocking Breath Test Result

A routine Friday evening patrol quickly escalated when an officer noticed a pickup swerving through a busy south-end intersection. What happened next revealed just how dangerous one driver’s choices had become.

A Guelph man is charged with impaired driving following a traffic stop Friday evening.

Just after 7 p.m. an officer was patrolling near Gordon Street and Arkell Road when he saw a pickup being driven erratically. The truck was pulled over and the officer immediately detected a strong odour of alcohol and could see open and sealed cans of beer inside.

The driver was arrested and transported to the police station, where tests revealed he had more than twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system.

A 45-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving. His license was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was suspended for seven days. He will appear in court December 16.

The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to consume alcohol and cannabis responsibly. Please don’t drive if you are going to consume alcohol or cannabis, and please ensure that you plan ahead so that you have a safe ride home. Anyone who spots a suspected impaired driver is asked to immediately call 911.