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Traffic infraction leads to impaired driving charge for Guelph woman

The incident occurred on Highway 6 at 2:30 a.m.
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Dec. 7, 2019 at approximately 2:30 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the driver of a motor vehicle on Highway 6 for a Highway Traffic Act violation.

During the course of the investigation officers formed the opinion that the driver had been consuming alcohol. A Roadside Screening Device test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.

Isabella Savedra, 20-years-old of Guelph has been charged with impaired operation - 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code.

A 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice - Guelph on Jan. 3, 2020.

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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