NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE SERVICE
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On April 18, officers from South Simcoe police were conducting regular patrol duties on Melbourne Drive in Bradford when they encountered a vehicle parked haphazardly on the side of the road. A concerned witness directed officers to a nearby verbal dispute.
Responding officers intervened and successfully de-escalated the dispute. During the interaction, it was discovered that the driver of the parked vehicle had been operating the vehicle under a suspended licence.
Consequently, the driver was charged with driving while under suspension under the Highway Traffic Act. Additionally, their vehicle was impounded for a mandatory period of seven days as per provincial regulations.
The South Simcoe Police reminds the public of the importance of obeying traffic laws and maintaining a valid driver's licence while operating a motor vehicle. The Highway Traffic Act sets out strict penalties for those convicted of driving under suspension along with immediate road side sanctions.
Penalties for driving while under suspension upon conviction in Ontario:
Consequently, the driver was charged with driving while under suspension under the Highway Traffic Act. Additionally, their vehicle was impounded for a mandatory period of seven days as per provincial regulations.
The South Simcoe Police reminds the public of the importance of obeying traffic laws and maintaining a valid driver's licence while operating a motor vehicle. The Highway Traffic Act sets out strict penalties for those convicted of driving under suspension along with immediate road side sanctions.
Penalties for driving while under suspension upon conviction in Ontario:
- Mandatory driver’s licence suspension for a period of six months;
- First offence: minimum fine of $1,000 and up to $5,000;
- Additional offences: increased fines ranging from $2,000 to $5,000;
- Possibility of imprisonment for a term of up to six months;
Police are asking anyone with information to contact South Simcoe Police at (905) 775-3311, (705) 436-2141 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.
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