An Innisfil driver is facing impaired charges after police say he was holding open liquor out of his window trying to "cheers" other drivers passing by.
Officers with the South Simcoe Police Service were called at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday for a possible impaired driver near Innisfil Beach Road and 20th Sideroad.
"The accused was first observed holding an open liquor can out of his window and was attempting to "cheers" the vehicles travelling near him," police wrote in a release on Thursday.
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"Upon police arrival, they discovered that the accused had been swerving into other lanes, almost hit a flagman in a construction zone, and almost hit a pedestrian crossing the road. Police located the vehicle nearby. Despite being told multiple times he was under arrest and to exit his vehicle, the accused continued to attempt to flee in his vehicle. Officers deployed a Tire Deflation Device to attempt to stop the vehicle."
A 32-year-old Innisfil man was charged with:
- Operation While Impaired
- Operation While Prohibited by Order
- Dangerous Operation
- Enter on Land on which a Line Work is Situated
- Obstruct Police
- Probation Order
- Drive While Under Suspension x 2
- Drive Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor
He was held for a bail hearing.
