Driver calls mom for a ride after being charged with stunt driving in Ottawa
An Ottawa driver had to call their mother to come pick them up after being caught speeding 51 kilometres over the speed limit in Manotick.
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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