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RIDE check results in impaired charge for North York man

The male's licence was suspended, vehicle impounded
vehicle steering wheel impaired
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Saturday Dec. 1, 2018 at approximately 11:55 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. spot checks on Highway 6 near Wellington Road where they investigated the male driver of a four door sedan that entered into the check point. 

While speaking with the male, officers determined that he was under the influence of alcohol. A Roadside Screening Device Test (ASD) was conducted which resulted in a fail. He was arrested and brought to a local OPP Operations Centre for further testing.

49-year-old Chi Luong Huynh of North York has been charged with Driving with Over 80 mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. A 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. He is scheduled to appear in Guelph Criminal Court on January 8, 2019.  

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.

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