A G2 driver will have to explain to their father why he doesn’t have a car for work this week after being stopped for speeding in Ottawa.
The Ottawa Police Service’s Traffic Escort and Enforcement Unit says an officer observed an 18-year-old driver going 125 km/h on Bronson Avenue on Sunday. The speed limit is 70 km/h.
“‘But my dad needs the car for work’ didn’t cut-it for an 18-year-old G2 driver caught doing 125 in a post 70 km/h zone,” police said on X.
The driver is facing a charge of stunt driving, which includes a 30-day license suspension, and the vehicle is impounded for 14 days.
“But my dad needs the car for work” didn’t cut-it for an 18yr old G2 driver caught doing 125 in a posted 70km/h zone earlier today along Bronson Ave…OPS Traffic Escort & Enforcement continues to lead-the-way when it comes to OPS’ commitment to Road Safety in 2025. pic.twitter.com/JSLtwUDRCm
— OPS Traffic Escort & Enforcement Unit (@OPSTrafficCM) January 12, 2025
Officers issued several charges for stunt driving on Hwy. 417 and local roads over the weekend.
On Sunday, police said a driver was stopped going 155 km/h on Highway 417.
“Slowing as you pass a police vehicle on the 417…only to accelerate to 155 km/h (without realizing a second unmarked OPS Traffic Escort and Enforcement Vehicle is behind you) is never going to end well,” police said on X.
Meantime, a driver is facing their second stunt driving charge since 2023 after being stopped speeding on Davidson Road.
The driver was observed going 144 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on the road in Ottawa’s south end.
“Out for a Sunday drive? Not for long if it includes doing 64 km/h over the posted limit, as was the case earlier today,” police said on X.
Out for a Sunday drive? Not for long if it includes doing 64km OVER the posted limit (144 in an 80km/h zone) as was the case earlier today on Davidson Rd when an OPS Traffic Escort & Enforcement officer stopped a driver for their SECOND Stunt Driving charge since 2023. pic.twitter.com/BL4Ah7aGDe
— OPS Traffic Escort & Enforcement Unit (@OPSTrafficCM) January 12, 2025