Sault police warn of stunt driving consequences after 41-year-old charged

Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police service observed a SUV travelling at a high rate of speed on Second Line East in the city on April 17, 2025. A radar lock indicated that the vehicle was travelling 113 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. (Supplied/Sault Ste. Marie Police Service)

A 41-year-old motorist faces stunt driving charges after Sault police allegedly caught the driver speeding more than 50 km/h over the posted limit.

On April 17, officers patrolling Second Line East observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed.

“The vehicle was locked on radar driving 113 km/h in a 60 km/h zone,” the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service said in a news release.

“Officers (as a result) conducted a traffic stop.”

In addition to the stunt driving charge, the accused received an automatic 30-day licence suspension and the SUV involved was towed and impounded for 14 days at the owner’s expense.

If convicted, penalties could include a fine of $2,000 to $10,000, a driver’s licence suspension of one to three years, and up to six months in jail. The driver would also face six demerit points, increased costs for high-risk insurance, and a required driver improvement course – or licence cancellation.

The motorist is scheduled to appear in Provincial Offences Court at a later date.

“Driving is a privilege and violating the law can result in you losing that privilege,” the police service said.

“Sault police hope this incident will raise awareness of the potential dangers and personal and financial consequences of stunt driving.”