1 week Ago By CTVNews
A 41-year-old motorist faces stunt driving charges after Sault police allegedly caught the driver speeding more than 50 km/h over the posted limit. On April 17, officers patrolling Second Line East observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. Want more Sault-area news? check out the CTV's dedicated news page “The vehicle was locked on radar driving 113 km/h in a 60 km/h zone,” the Sault Ste.
Marie Police Service said in a news release. “Officers (as a result) conducted a traffic stop.” In addition to the stunt driving charge, the accused received an automatic 30-day licence suspension and the SUV involved was towed and impounded for 14 days at the owner’s expense.
If convicted, penalties could include a fine of $2,000 to $10,000, a driver’s licence suspension of one to three years, and up to six months in jail. The driver would also face six demerit points, increased costs for high-risk insurance, and a required driver improvement course – or licence cancellation. The motorist is scheduled to appear in Provincial Offences Court at a later date.
Download the CTV News app nowSign up for breaking news alertsGet daily newsletters with the top local stories emailed to your inbox “Driving is a privilege and violating the law can result in you losing that privilege,” the police service said. “Sault police hope this incident will raise awareness of the potential dangers and personal and financial consequences of stunt driving.”.
