The driver was arrested and transported to the local OPP detachment where a Drug Recognition Expert conducted a series of tested, and the driver was deemed to be impaired by a drug.
As a result a 59 year old male of the Municipality of North Perth has been charged with operation while impaired alcohol and drugs.
A 90 day driving suspension and 7 day vehicle impoundment were initiated. The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charge.
If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it immediately.