Tottenham man charged driving wrong way on Highway 400 

 

Posted August 17, 2026

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OPP have charged an impaired driver who had been travelling in the wrong direction on Highway 400, on Friday, August 14 shortly before 3:30 am.

 

"Nottawasaga OPP officers responded to many reports of a vehicle travelling northbound in the southbound lanes on Highway 400 where other drivers had to take evasive action to avoid a head on collision. The vehicle proceeded to exit the highway at a service station in Innisfil," according to police. "The vehicle was located by police, and the driver was placed under arrest."

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A 41-year-old male from Tottenham has been charged with: 

• Operation while impaired - alcohol

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand

• Dangerous operation

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The accused was released with a future court date at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford to answer to the charges, had their vehicle impounded for seven days and drivers licence suspended for 90 days.