KAWARTHA LAKES-Two separate RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) programs conducted by the City of Kawartha Lakes detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) lead to drivers being charged.
On January 11th an officer approached a vehicle as it entered the RIDE program that had been established on Monck Road and immediately detected the odour of cannabis according to police. As a result of the ensuing investigation, the driver, Hank Dutton, 18 years of age, of Tiny Township was charged with Person under 19 years – possess cannabis, contrary to section 10 (1) of the Cannabis Control Act. The officer seized 14 grams of cannabis.
On January 12, 2019 officers established a RIDE program on Pontypool Road. An officer observed a vehicle entering the area without a valid permit. Further investigation resulted in the driver being charged with the following offences:
- Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act (HTA)
- Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle, contrary to the HTA
- Operate motor vehicle without insurance, contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.
