Impaired Driving – Charge Laid

File: 2022851322

While on routine patrol last evening, a vehicle was observed driving erratically on University Avenue.  The Officer pulled the vehicle over and noticed that the driver displayed signs of being impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

A 79 year old Quebec male  was subsequently charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle.   He was also issued a 90 day driving prohibition order and the vehicle has been impounded for 30 days.

The accused will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

Charlottetown Police Services encourage the public to report any instances of impaired driving…Call 911.