Two motorists were arrested for impaired driving during weekend RIDE spot checks, while a third is wanted for fleeing.
Guelph Police Service officers conducted RIDE checks at multiple locations on the weekend to check for impaired drivers. A 23-year-old Brampton man and 51-year-old Durham man were each arrested for impaired driving. The Durham man is also charged with refusing to provide a breath sample. Both drivers had their licences suspended for 90 days and their vehicle impounded for seven days.
Approximately 12:05 a.m. Saturday, officers were set up near Gordon Street and Waterloo Avenue when an officer spoke to the driver of a white SUV and detected an odour of alcohol. The driver was asked to pull to the side of the road to conduct a breath test, but instead sped away.
Another officer patrolling in the area saw the SUV running several stop lights and nearly colliding with other vehicles. The investigation to identify the driver is ongoing.
