Man Charged With Stunt Driving After Caught Going Insane Speeds in Hamilton
Published September 24, 2019 at 10:25 am
On Monday, September 23, 2019, shortly after 11:00 p.m., Hamilton police were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 8 between Orkney Road and Westover Road.
On Monday, September 23, 2019, shortly after 11:00 p.m., Hamilton police were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 8 between Orkney Road and Westover Road.
At that time a Kia Sorento SUV was observed travelling at a speed faster than the posted speed limit.
Through investigation, police learned the vehicle was travelling at 133 km/hr in a posted 80 km/hr zone. A traffic stop was conducted and police confirmed the driver was a 34-year-old Cambridge man with a G class licence.
The driver is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, October 21, 2019, by way of court summons, to answer to the charges.
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CHARGED
- Cambridge man, 34-years-of-age
CHARGES
- Stunt driving
- Speeding 133km/hr in a posted 80km/hr zone
In accordance with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, stunt driving violations result in an immediate seven-day driver’s licence suspension and vehicle impoundment for the same period.
If found guilty in court, the penalties for stunt driving could include a fine between $2000 – $10,000, up to six months in jail and a two-year licence suspension.
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