Huronia West OPP takes dangerous drivers off the road
Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have suspended four driver’s licences, seized three vehicles, and issued numerous serious criminal and traffic related driving charges only within the span of two hours in the middle of the night.
On Tuesday, Dec. 6, at approximately 1:20 a.m., an officer was conducting speed enforcement on Hwy 26 within Springwater Township. At this time a vehicle was clocked utilizing a speed measuring device at 141 km/h. After stopping the vehicle, it wasconfirmed that the vehicle’s insurance policy was not in good standing.
As a result, a 23-year-old resident from Barrie has been charged with:
· Race a motor vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed HTA;
· Operate motor vehicle on a highway – No insurance CAIA.
Only minutes later on Highway 26 within Clearview Township, another officer was out conducting speed enforcement as well. This time a separate vehicle was clocked at 133 km/h.
As a result, a 22-year-old Meaford resident has been charged with:
· Race a motor vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed.
Both drivers parted ways with their driver’s licence for 30 days, vehicle for 14 days, and now must answer to the charges in court for a maximum fine of $10,000 and potential jail time.
Later that evening, at approximately 2:45 a.m., a RIDE spot check was set up within Springwater Township. Shortly thereafter a vehicle approached, and it was determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol. As a result of a roadside test, the driver was issued a three-day licence suspension based on their consumption rate.
Only minutes later while still at the RIDE, police heard what sounded like metal screeching on pavement getting closer and closer – a vehicle was approaching while only driving on a rim. After a very brief investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired operation. It was unknown on how far the vehicle had been travelling in its state, however after observing the damage it was clear it wasn’t from just around the corner.
As a result, 39-year-old Diana Ilavsky of Springwater Township was charged with:
· Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs;
· Operation while Impaired – BAC 80 plus.
This driver’s vehicle met a fate of being impounded for 7 days along with her driver’s licence suspended well into the new year totaling 90 days.
