Driver stopped going 177 km/h on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa

Ontario Provincial Police say a driver was observed going 177 km/h on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa’s west end Wednesday night. The driver is facing several charges, including stunt driving. (OPP/X)

An Ottawa driver is facing several charges after being caught speeding 77 km/h over the speed limit on Highway 417 in Ottawa’s west end.

Ontario Provincial Police say an officer observed a driver going 177 km/h on Hwy. 417 just before 11:30 p.m. Wednesday.

“The driver received several other charges, including - Speeding 50 plus km/h over the speed limit, Careless Driving- a $490 fine, Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle, and Fail to have insurance card,” OPP Const. Michael Fathi said.

Fathi says the driver faces a minimum $2,000 fine and six demerit points upon conviction for stunt driving.

The driver’s licence was also suspended for 30 days, and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

Ontario Provincial Police officers in Ottawa and eastern Ontario will be conducting Operation Impact over the Thanksgiving long weekend.

Police say the education and enforcement campaign targets aggressive driving, impaired driving, distracted driving and the use of seatbelts and child car seats.

Operation Impact runs from Friday to Monday.