G2 driver charged after snow removal vehicle rolls on Hwy. 417

Ontario Provincial Police say a snow removal vehicle rolled over on Highway 417 in Ottawa on Monday. (OPP/X)

A snow removal vehicle driver is facing a charge of careless driving after the vehicle rolled over on Highway 417 in Ottawa during cleanup from the first storm of the season.

Ontario Provincial Police say officers responded to a snow removal vehicle that rolled on Highway 417 on Monday.

“The driver, who had a G2 licence, was driving in the middle lane when they lost controlled and rolled the vehicle,” OPP Const. Michael Fathi said.

The driver was charged with careless driving, which includes a $490 fine and three demerit points.

“Novice drivers need to be extra careful during winter driving due to lack of experience,” Fathi said.

The OPP also charged a G2 driver with stunt driving on Highway 417 on Monday.

Fathi said the driver was stopped going 154 km/h on the highway.

“The driver was also observed weaving dangerously in and out of traffic,” Fathi said.

“They were charged criminally as well, with dangerous operation and had to have their parents come pick them up.”