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Expired tag leads to license suspension when officers smell booze

The driver's licence was suspended for three days after a caution was registered on a roadside screening device
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NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE
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A 34-year-old East York man was issued a three-day licence suspension following a traffic stop in Bradford.

On Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, around 3 p.m., officers conducting traffic enforcement observed a vehicle with an expired validation tag. A traffic stop was initiated and an odour of alcohol was detected. The driver's licence was suspended for three days after a caution was registered on a roadside screening device.

Our pro-active patrols are a key component of public safety. Working with our engaged community, we can all make a difference.

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