Motorcycle driver allegedly going 204 km/h in Chelsea, Que. stopped by police

A Surete du Quebec police car is seen at their headquarters in Montreal on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Quebec provincial police say a Gloucester man is facing nearly $2,000 in fines after being pulled over on his motorcycle in Chelsea, after allegedly going more than 100 km/h over the speed limit.

The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) said in a news release Monday that officers stopped a motorcycle driver on Highway 5 southbound at around 1 p.m. Sunday. Police allege the driver was going 204 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.

The 27-year-old received a $1,911 ticket and 24 demerit points. His licence has been suspended for seven days, and his motorcycle was towed, police said.

This man was one of three people stopped for excessive speed over the weekend, police said.

The SQ said a 47-year-old Gatineau man received a $1,161 ticket and 10 demerit points after allegedly going 160 km/h on Highway 50 in Gatineau at around 4:30 p.m. Friday.

Half an hour later, officers stopped driver on Highway 5 in Chelsea who was allegedly going 173 km/h. The 24-year-old man from Ottawa was given a $1,461 ticket and 14 demerit points. His licence was also suspended for seven days.