A man from eastern Ontario was charged by South Simcoe Police with operating a vehicle while prohibited soon after appearing at the Bradford courthouse to answer to a similar charge along with other offences.
Police said the man was in court on Tuesday.
Following his appearance, police said they conducted a "pro-active" investigation and located the man driving disqualified right after leaving the courthouse.
The 46-year-old from Trent River was arrested and charged with operation while prohibited.
The accused was held for a bail hearing.
His vehicle was impounded for 45 days.