A Ramara teen has been charged with impaired driving after being stopped by police in Severn Township.

According to the OPP, officers stopped a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 11 north around 1:15 a.m. last Friday (March 11).

The 17-year-old driver has been charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), race a motor vehicle – stunt and novice driver – B.A.C. above zero.

The teen was also charged under Liquor Licence and Control Act for possessing alcohol, police noted.