(TOWNSHIP OF THE NORTH SHORE, ON) – On March 21, 2016, members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on regular patrols duties on Highway 17 in the Township of the North Shore, east of Blind River.
At 5:19 p.m., police observed a westbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 17. A traffic stop was initiated.
Danielle LAFRANCE, 26 years of age, from Blind River, Ontario, was charged with:
Speeding, contrary to section 128 of the Highway Traffic Act.
During the investigation it was revealed there was no insurance on the vehicle and the driver was further charged with:
Owner Operate Motor Vehicle on a Highway – No Insurance, contrary to section 2(1)(a) of the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act; and
Knowingly Use False Insurance Card, contrary to section 13.1(1)(b) of the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River on May 25, 2016.