A 25-year-old Canadian man was suspended for just 20 minutes before getting his G2 license in late December for allegedly drinking a celebratory beer on the highway, the Caledon Enterprise reported. Police announced.
Police alleged that in addition to having an open alcohol container in the vehicle and a blood alcohol level above zero, the young man was driving recklessly. report. (Related: Oops, she did it again: Police take Britney Spear away for another traffic violation)
'I don't even understand': Brampton man, 25, charged with cracking beer while driving to celebrate getting new driver's license
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Ian Michel said the driver was allegedly going about 30mph over the speed limit and weaving in and around other cars in a “careless manner”, according to the Constant Caledon Enterprise newspaper. .
“I don't understand why anyone, let alone a novice driver who is supposed to be familiar with the rules of the road, would think it's a smart idea to drink beer in the car while driving,” Michelle said, according to the Caledon Enterprise. Ta. report.
A G2 license in Canada means a new driver has completed a two-step process: two road tests and road test regulations. according to to the Ontario government. This process can take at least 20 months and is open to people over the age of 16 who have passed a vision test. The second level is estimated to take at least 12 months to complete and includes rules prohibiting drinking before driving, according to the Ontario government.
The 25-year-old man had his license suspended for 30 days and was charged with reckless driving, driving under the influence, driving under the influence and other violations, the Caledon Enterprise reported.
“These are not simple errors in judgment, but choices that are being made that endanger the lives of other drivers and pedestrians,” Michelle said, according to the Caledon Enterprise. “Simply put, drivers like this… They kill people and have no place on our roads.”
If convicted, the young Canadian could face fines of up to $1,000 for driving while impaired and up to $10,000 for driving over the speed limit. report.
