A 66-year-old Guelph man is facing impaired driving charges after police found his vehicle stuck on railway tracks late in the evening on April 15, 2026. Officers from the Guelph Police Service arrived at the tracks between Duke Street and Arthur Street South just before 10:30 p.m., where they found the man attempting to reverse his vehicle off the path.
Breath tests conducted by police confirmed that the driver had more than twice the legal blood alcohol limit in his system. In addition to being charged with impaired driving, the man faces a charge for driving while disqualified. Following the arrest, his licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. He is set to appear in court on May 29, 2026.
This incident comes as Ontario continues to enforce stricter rules for drivers. As of January 1, 2026, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation implemented amendments to the Highway Traffic Act, which include an automatic 90-day licence suspension for first-time offenders who are caught with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.
Authorities emphasize the importance of public safety, noting that impaired driving remains the leading criminal cause of death and injury in Canada. The Guelph Police Service is reminding residents to plan ahead for safe transportation if they choose to consume alcohol or cannabis. They also encourage anyone who spots a suspected impaired driver to call 911 immediately.
