The Bracebridge OPP arrested a man for driving the wrong way on Highway 11 in Bracebridge, Ontario, early Sunday morning. On March 22, 2026, police received multiple emergency calls at around 2:25 a.m. regarding a pickup truck travelling north in the southbound lanes. Officers reported that the vehicle drove some distance in the wrong direction before turning around, at which point it was stopped by police.
Police arrested a 47-year-old of Etobicoke at the scene. He faces five charges, including dangerous driving, impaired operation, and having a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit. He was also charged with having cannabis readily available and breaking specific driving conditions.
This incident occurred as the Ministry of Transportation Ontario enforces stricter penalties that began on January 1, 2026. These new rules include an immediate 90-day licence suspension for anyone caught driving while impaired, along with increased fines and mandatory education programs.
Local police have seen a rise in these cases, with at least six drivers charged with similar offences in the first two weeks of March 2026 alone. The accused is now set to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on May 5, 2026.
