Monday, October 25, 2010

TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS LEAD TO DRIVER’S LICENSE SUSPENSIONS
(Aweres Twp., ON) – Two separate traffic complaints, one on 24 Oct 2010 and one on the 25 Oct 2010 resulted in two drivers being stopped by OPP and each receiving a three day driver’s licence suspension for drinking and driving.

Those who choose to drive after drinking endanger themselves and everyone else.

Even a couple of drinks could mean an immediate licence suspension.

If a driver is caught with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) from 0,05 to 0.08 (known as the “warn range”), the police can immediately suspend your licence up to three days for the first occurrence, seven days for the second occurrence and 30 days for a third or subsequent occurrence.

Drunk driving accounts for almost 25% of all fatalities on Ontario’s roads. Drinking and driving continues to be one of Ontario’s most significant road safety issues.

The public is encouraged to report suspected Impaired driver’s by calling 1-888-310-1122 or 911.