Peterborough Man Arrested For Impaired Driving After Performing Multiple U-Turns At a Slow Pace

A 45-year-old Peterborough man is facing an impaired charge after an incident early Saturday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 2:15 a.m., a general patrol officer in the area of George Street North and Sherbrooke Street noticed a vehicle stopped at a green light. It continued at an extremely slow speed before making a U-turn on George Street and then proceeded in the opposite direction.

The vehicle then made a second U-turn at the intersection of George Street and Sherbrooke, at which time it continued at a slow pace. The officer conducted a traffic stop. After speaking with the driver, the officer noticed signs of impairment.

The man was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on July 22.

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