Motorist travelling nearly double the speed limit, Sault police say
A 52-year-old was travelling more than 50km/h over the speed limit on Black Road in Sault Ste. Marie on Monday, police say.
Officers with Sault Ste. Marie Police Service's patrol services charged a 52-year-old with stunt driving under the Highway Traffic Act on March 25, 2024. (Supplied/Sault Ste. Marie Police Service)
While on patrol officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service (SSMPS) observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed.
“The vehicle was locked on radar driving 114 km/h in a 60 km/h zone,” said police in a news release.
“Officers conducted a traffic stop and the driver was charged with stunt driving.”
In addition to the stunt driving charge, the driver also received a 30-day driver’s licence suspension and their vehicle was towed at their expense and impounded for 14 days.
The accused is also scheduled to appear in Provincial Offences Court at a later date.
“If found guilty, the driver will also face increased costs for high-risk insurance, six demerit points and must attend a mandatory driver improvement course or their licence will be cancelled,” said police.
None of the allegations has been proven in court.
Court-imposed penalties for stunt driving may include a fine of up to $10,000, a driver’s licence suspension of up to three years and/or up to six months in jail. In Ontario, drivers face a minimum first-time fine for stunt driving of $2,000 upon conviction.
“Driving is a privilege and violating the law can result in you losing that privilege,” said officials with SSMPS.
“Police hope this incident will raise awareness of the potential dangers and personal and financial consequences of stunt driving.”
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