Driver calls mom for a ride after being charged with stunt driving in Ottawa
The Ottawa Police Service's Traffic Escort and Enforcement Unit charged several drivers for stunt driving over the weekend.
Police say a driver was observed going 101 km/h in a 50 km/h zone along McCordick Road on Sunday.
'Nothing like needing your mother to come pick you up after being caught doing 101 in a 50 km/h zone along McCordick Road…(flying past a resident out trimming his lawn),' police said on X. 'Turning what should have been a relaxing Sunday afternoon into a significantly more consequential day.'
The driver was charged with stunt driving, which includes a 30-day licence suspension, and the vehicle impounded for 14 days.
Nothing like needing your mother to come pick you up after being caught doing 101 in a 50km/h zone along McCordick Rd…(flying past a resident out trimming his lawn) turning what should have been a relaxing Sunday afternoon into a significantly more consequential day. #Stunt pic.twitter.com/yLO3uZM9LI — OPS Traffic Escort & Enforcement Unit (@OPSTrafficCM) June 2, 2025
Police say officers also caught drivers going 62 km/h, 67 km/h, and 57 km/h over the posted speed limits along Greenbank, Strandherd and Liembank Roads this weekend.
'OPS Traffic Escort & OPP officers continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to late-night high-speed, high-risk & disruptive behaviour as part of OPS' Residents Matter initiative,' police said.
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