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Commercial driver from Winnipeg was impaired while operating transport with no rear lights at night, police say

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A 39-year-old commercial motor vehicle driver from Winnipeg, Man., is facing an impaired charge following a traffic stop on Highway 11.

At about 10:45 p.m. on Sept. 4, members of Almaguin Highlands OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) observed a transport driving in Strong Township with no rear lights on. 

"Officers conducted a traffic stop on the commercial vehicle," said police in a news release.

As a result of the police investigation, the Winnipeg man was charged with driving a commercial vehicle without proper rear lights or mudflaps in addition to two impaired driving charges – operating a vehicle while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration of 80 plus.

None of the accusations has been proven in court.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Ontario Provincial Police are urging the public to report suspected impaired drivers. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police)

"If you suspect a driver is impaired, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police," said provincial police

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