ATV stop on Highway 15 leads to impaired charge for Beckwith driver
A Beckwith Township resident is facing an impaired driving charge after Lanark County OPP say officers spotted an ATV being driven on Highway 15 by someone who was not wearing a helmet.
Police say officers conducted a traffic stop shortly after midnight on Aug. 5 and spoke with the driver.
The driver was arrested and transported to the OPP detachment in Carleton Place for testing.
As a result of the investigation, Lawrence Thomas, 35, of Beckwith Township, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired — blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Failing to wear a helmet
- Failing to surrender a licence
- Failing to surrender an insurance card
- Failing to surrender a permit for an off-road vehicle
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. 19.
Police say his driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
The charges have not been proven in court.