14-Year-Old Ontarian Caught Driving Impaired, Without A License & Over The Speed Limit

Police originally pulled them over for speeding.
Ontario Editor

A 14-year-old is facing multiple charges after taking a joyride. 

According to the OPP, the Ontario driver was first stopped on Carriage Road in the Middlesex area on February 27. 

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While the driver was originally stopped just for speeding, the charges continued to add up. 

Police quickly discovered that the teen was also impaired and did not have a license. 

The driver is now facing multiple charges including: 

  • Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs.
  • Person under 19 years - possess cannabis.
  • Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available.
  • Speeding 1 - 49 Km/h over posted limit.
  • Drive motor vehicle - no licence. 

The 14-year-old has since been released from custody and will appear in court on April 19.

The OPP warns that if you ever see any suspicious driving you can contact your nearest headquarters.  

  • Allysha Howse was the Ontario Editor for Narcity Canada. Based in Toronto with seven years of experience as a leading journalist, she has been able to bring breaking news to readers across the country. Over the past year, she has been able to help Narcity reach record-breaking growth and bring original Ontario-focused stories to the fingertips of millennials. Allysha specialized in Books and Media Studies at the University of Toronto and has publications in Snapd Media.

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