OPP Thunder Bay Update: Impaired Operation & Dangerous Driving Charges Laid(THUNDER BAY, ON) — On the early morning of September 20, 2025, at approximately 12:50 a.m., officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 11‑17 near John Street in the City of Thunder Bay. Operation While Impaired — Alcohol and Drugs This covers impaired operation due to alcohol and/or drugs, or combinations thereof, where offender’s ability to operate the vehicle is impaired. Novice driver — Fail to surrender licence Novice drivers are required to surrender their licence when certain conditions are triggered (e.g. Impaired Driving Laws & Road Safety ReminderThe OPP emphasizes public safety on all of Ontario’s roadways. Impaired driving investigations rely not just on BAC, but on observing driving behaviour, sobriety tests, and following up with chemical testing.