(Chatham-Kent, ON) On the 13th of August, 2013 at 2:40 p.m. the Chatham Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle that was seen driving in an erratic manner on the 401 Highway westbound, near 40 Highway.
Police investigation revealed that the driver had consumed alcohol and a roadside alcohol test was administered, which the driver failed. Further alcohol test at the Chatham-Kent OPP Detachment revealed the driver was over the legal limit.
Gerald MEREDITH, a 49 year old Mississauga, Ontario man has been charged with Exceed 80 Milligrams Blood Alcohol Content / Motor Vehicle under the Criminal Code.
Drinking and driving is a deadly combination. One drink can reduce your ability to concentrate and react to things that happen suddenly while you are driving. The more alcohol in your blood, the more difficulty you have judging distances and reacting to sudden hazards on the road. To make matters even worse, your vision may become blurred.