Ontario man on lawn tractor faces impaired driving charges
Written by The Canadian Press on April 3, 2026
CALEDON — A man from Caledon, Ontario, faces charges after officers launched an impaired driving investigation involving a lawn tractor.
Ontario Provincial Police say an officer from the Caledon detachment saw someone operating the small tractor on King Street, near Highway 10, in the community on Thursday evening.
Police say the man was driving in foggy conditions and reduced visibility without reflective clothing.
A 57-year-old man from Caledon now faces four charges, including operation while impaired by alcohol, operation while prohibited, and failure to comply with a probation order.
Police say he is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton, Ontario, on Friday.
Police remind the public that operating any motorized vehicle while impaired, including lawn tractors and farm equipment, causes dangers to the driver and the public.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published April. 3, 2026.
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