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A marijuana-impaired teenager driving an uninsured vehicle was placed on a year's probation and fined $500 in Sarnia court.
The 18-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday to the charges. They include driving while impaired, possession of marijuana, and driving an uninsured vehicle.
On May 9 police spotted the teen's vehicle nearly striking a parked car as it left a convenience store in Brooke-Alvinston. The vehicle swerved along the road until stopped by police.
The vehicle smelled of marijuana, police said. Three freshly-rolled marijuana cigarettes, including a partially-smoked one, were found inside. The marijuana weighed 3.6 grams.
An assessment by a drug recognition officer determined the teen's ability to drive was impaired by marijuana.
The incident shows the danger of driving under the influence of marijuana, said assistant Crown attorney Nicole Stoner.
A backpack found in the trunk contained marijuana smoking devices, scales, a grinder and empty bags with marijuana residue.
The teen...
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