(NORTH BAY, ON) – The North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind all citizens that drinking and driving is an offence which leads to severe consequences such as losing their driver’s licence, paying a large fine, increasing their insurance costs, and acquiring a criminal record.
Learn more at http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/impaired/penalties.shtml
In 2013, between September 4 and November 4, the North Bay OPP laid 9 charges of impaired driving. This year, over the same time period, the North Bay OPP has laid 14 charges of impaired driving. 11 of these impaired driving charges resulted from driving complaints called in by concerned citizens.
This year’s charges were laid against 12 male and 2 female drivers. Ages of theses accused persons ranged from 20 to 70 years old. Blood alcohol readings ranged from 88 milligrams to 290 milligrams. Offence times ranged from 7:30 a.m. to evening and early morning hours.