Meaford Taxi Owner/Operator Charged – Buzzed Driving, No Insurance etc.

(TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHGATE, ON) – On Sunday, November 10, 2013 at approximately 6:41 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police – Highway Safety Division Mount Forest Traffic Management Unit stopped a 2003 Ford Windstar minivan travelling southbound on Grey Road 14 in the Township of Southgate for unauthorized licence plates.

The suspect vehicle, which was being operated as a fully marked “Meaford Taxi”, was transporting a fare to Guelph at the time of the stop. The driver, who identified himself as the owner/operator of Meaford Taxi, was found to have been drinking alcohol. A sample of his breath into an approved roadside screening device registered in the warn range resulting in a 3 day licence suspension. The vehicle was towed and alternative transportation was arranged for the passenger(s)

Brian D. LEESON, 57, of Meaford, was charged with use plate not authorized for vehicle; driving motor vehicle – no currently validated permit and fail to apply for permit on becoming owner under the Highway Traffic Act. He was also charged with being the owner – operator motor vehicle – no insurance under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.

He is scheduled to appear in court in Owen Sound on Monday, December 16, 2013.

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