NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP - The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges Fergus resident under the Highway Traffic Act.
On Thursday, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP Traffic Unit were performing a traffic enforcement initiative and conducted a traffic stop on St. David Street North within the Town of Fergus.
As a result of the investigation, a 55-year-old from Fergus is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- No clear view to front
- Improper windshield wiper
The accused was also given warnings under the Highway Traffic Act and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act for:
- No clear view to rear
- Fail to have insurance card
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court - Guelph at a later date.
If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
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