NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – Three drivers are facing licence suspensions after going through RIDE spot-checks in Arthur.
On August 14, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) spot-check on Smith Street in Arthur. A motorist entered the spot-check exhibiting signs of impairment and officers demanded the driver provide a sample of their breath into an Approved Screening Device (ASD), which registered a warn range “alert”.
As a result, the 24-year-old motorist from Guelph received a 7-day driver’s licence suspension.
Similarly, on August 14, 2026, at approximately 10:15 p.m., a motorist entered the same spot-check, also exhibiting signs of impairment. Officers demanded the driver provide a sample of their breath into an ASD, which again registered a warn range “alert”.
As a result, the 54-year-old motorist from Belfountain received a 7-day driver’s licence suspension.
Additionally, on August 14, 2026, at approximately 10:45 p.m., officers were conducting a RIDE spot-check on Wells Street West in Arthur, when a young driver entered the spot-check exhibiting signs of impairment and an ASD demand was initiated.
As a result, an 18-year-old from Kenilworth, received a 7-day driver’s licence suspension and is charged under the Highway Traffic with:
- Young driver – B.A.C. above zero
Anyone charged with “young driver – B.A.C. above zero receives a $110 fine.
The Wellington County OPP reminds motorists that any amount of alcohol or drugs can impair your judgment and reaction time.
Members of the Wellington County OPP remain committed to public safety through proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.
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. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime.
