Erratic Driving Reports Lead to Impaired Charge for Guelph Senior

Multiple drivers reported the same vehicle swerving and nearly colliding with others on Tuesday afternoon. Police traced the complaint to a Guelph address, where a 79 year old woman was arrested and charged after testing above the legal alcohol limit.

A Guelph woman is charged with impaired driving after police received numerous driving complaints Tuesday.

Approximately 1:40 p.m. police began receiving reports of a possible impaired driver in the area of Victoria Road South and Arkell Road. Callers reported a vehicle being driven erratically and almost colliding with other vehicles.

Officers attended the owner’s address, where they spoke to a woman and noted she had slurred speech and an odour of alcohol on her breath. She was arrested and transported to the police station, where tests confirmed she had more than the legal amount of alcohol in her system.

A 79-year-old Guelph woman is charged with impaired driving. Her licence was suspended for 90 days and her vehicle was impounded for seven days. She will appear in court December 19.

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.