A charge has been laid under the Highway Traffic Act after Ontario Provincial Police say a trucker was spotted attending a video meeting while driving on Hwy. 402.
It was Sunday when a tractor trailer was stopped on the 402 after the driver was found attending a Teams video meeting while behind the wheel, Lambton OPP said in a social media post on Monday.
“That’s not multitasking. That’s distracted driving, and it puts everyone on the road at risk,” the OPP post said.
One person is charged under the Highway Traffic Act for having a display screen visible to the driver, police said.
Lambton OPP added that officers continue to target distracted driving through education and enforcement as part of an ongoing campaign.
“If you’re driving, you’re not available. It’s that simple,” police said in the social media post. “One moment of distraction can change lives forever. Stay focused. No excuses.”
18-year-old charged after incident at group home: Police
An 18-year-old is facing criminal charges after a clash at a group home in Aylmer, police say.
It March 23 when Aylmer police say they were called to “a local group home” in response to an incident between a resident and a staff member. Police say officers learned a dispute occurred over television use.
A staff member was struck with an object and threats were made toward another staff member, police said.
An 18-year-old female from Aylmer is charged with uttering threats to cause death and assault, police said, adding the accused was released on an undertaking and will appear in court at a later date.
Officers assaulted after traffic stop: Aylmer police
A woman is facing several charges after Aylmer police say two officers were assaulted following a traffic stop.
Police say it was shortly before 8:30 p.m. on March 25, last Wednesday, when officers saw a vehicle cross the centre line on John Street South. They then stopped the vehicle, police said.
The driver was arrested, police said, adding that after being taken into custody two officers were assaulted. Police described the injuries as minor, noting they didn’t require medical attention.
A 36-year-old woman from Aylmer is charged with assaulting a peace officer, assault with intent to resist arrest, failure or refusal to comply with a demand, and having open alcohol readily available to the driver.