NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) – A Guelph driver is charged following a traffic stop in Morriston.
On March 26, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit was conducting proactive traffic enforcement on Queen Street in Morriston, when they observed a vehicle travelling almost double the posted speed limit through a community safety zone.
As a result of the investigation, a 54-year-old from Guelph, is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed – community zone
- Speeding – community safety zone
A 30-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a 14-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Provincial Offences Court in Guelph at a later date.
The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.
