Smiths Falls driver clocked at over 100 km/h in 60 zone charged with impaired

Another Smiths Falls resident has been charged with impaired driving by Lanark OPP.

A Lanark officer was on patrol on Roger Stevens Drive around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, when he observed a vehicle approaching him at high speed and being driven erratically, according to a media release. Police say the car was travelling well over 100 km/h in a 60 zone and continued to drive into the opposing lane and onto the shoulder.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and the driver was arrested and transported to the Lanark Detachment for testing. Open liquor was found in the vehicle. 

As a result of the investigation, Kent Bennett, 50, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Speeding

Charges have not been proven in court.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Oct. 21.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension) and vehicle has been impounded for seven days.