A 21-year-old from Pickering, Ont., faces speeding and stunt driving charges after Ontario Provincial Police say officers stopped a vehicle travelling 157 km/h in a posted 110 km/h zone on Highway 69 in French River over the weekend. Police said the stop occurred on Sept. 19. Immediate penalties, possible consequences Under Ontario law, stunt driving includes travelling more than 150 km/h on any roadway, as well as driving 40 km/h or more over the limit on roads posted under 80 km/h and 50 km/h or more over on roads posted at 80 km/h or higher. The offence also covers dangerous behaviours such as racing and intentionally cutting off other vehicles. “In Ontario, driving at 150 km/h or more is considered stunt driving, regardless of the posted speed limit,” OPP said in a social media post on Monday. “This offence carries serious consequences, including an immediate licence suspension and vehicle impoundment.” In addition to the charges, police said the Pickering motorist also received an immediate 30-day driver’s licence suspension and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days. The driver will appear in court to answer to the charges at a later date. Court-imposed penalties upon conviction of stunt driving can include a fine of up to $10,000, a licence suspension of up to three years and up to six months in jail. First-time offenders face a minimum fine of $2,000, along with six demerit points, higher insurance costs and a mandatory driver improvement course. “Slow down, drive safely, and arrive alive,” added Const. Rob Lewis in the post.
