Ottawa man facing $1,300 in fines for allegedly speeding in Quebec

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

An Ottawa man is facing more than $1,300 in fines after provincial police in Quebec say he was caught going more than 60 km/h over the speed limit in Gatineau on the weekend.

The Sûreté du Québec said officers stopped a vehicle going 131 km/h in a 70 km/h zone on Autoroute 5 southbound in Gatineau at around 1 a.m. Saturday.

“The Sûreté du Québec reminds drivers that speeding is one of the leading causes of fatal collisions on Quebec roads,” police said in a news release, translated from French.

The 24-year-old received a $1,318 ticket, 14 demerit points, and he is facing a seven-day driving ban in the province.

• Sign up now for daily CTV News Ottawa newsletters
• The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App