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2 days ago
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Ontario driver clocked going 198 km/h on Highway 17
Ontario Provincial Police clocked a motorist travelling more than double the 90 km/h speed limit on Highway 17 in Dryden, Ont., on August 8, 2025. (Ontario Provincial Police/Facebook) A 23-year-old man from Kitchener, Ont., faces stunt driving and dangerous operation charges after Ontario Provincial Police say they caught him speeding at 198 km/h in a 90 km/h zone on Highway 17 near Meadows Road in Dryden, Ont. The incident occurred on Friday, when officers stopped the driver for allegedly travelling more than double the posted speed limit. In addition to the charges, under the province's stunt driving laws, the vehicle involved was impounded for 14 days and his license was suspended for 30 days. A court date for the accused to answer to the charges is also pending. In Ontario, court-imposed penalties for stunt driving may include a fine of up to $10,000, a driver's licence suspension of up to three years and/or up to six months in jail. Drivers face a minimum first-time fine for stunt driving of $2,000 upon conviction. 'Speed Kills': Police stress dangers of reckless driving In a social media post on Saturday, the OPP condemned the driver's actions, stating, 'Driving at such extreme speeds puts everyone at risk – including the driver, passengers, and innocent road users.' The post also emphasized that Ontario's stunt driving laws are designed to protect lives, adding, 'Speeding isn't just reckless – it's criminal.' Authorities used the incident as a warning to motorists, urging safer driving habits. 'Let this be a reminder: Drive safe. Drive smart. Speed kills,' OPP said.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Ontario driver clocked going 197 km/h on Highway 17
Ontario Provincial Police clocked a motorist travelling more than double the 90 km/h speed limit on Highway 17 in Dryden, Ont., on August 8, 2025. (Ontario Provincial Police/Facebook) A 23-year-old man from Kitchener, Ont., faces stunt driving and dangerous operation charges after Ontario Provincial Police say they caught him speeding at 198 km/h in a 90 km/h zone on Highway 17 near Meadows Road in Dryden, Ont. The incident occurred on Friday, when officers stopped the driver for allegedly travelling more than double the posted speed limit. In addition to the charges, under Ontario's stunt driving laws, the vehicle involved was impounded for 14 days and his license was suspended for 30 days. A court date for the accused to answer to the charges is also pending. 'Speed Kills': Police stress dangers of reckless driving In a social media post on Saturday, the OPP condemned the driver's actions, stating, 'Driving at such extreme speeds puts everyone at risk – including the driver, passengers, and innocent road users.' The post also emphasized that Ontario's stunt driving laws are designed to protect lives, adding, 'Speeding isn't just reckless – it's criminal.' Authorities used the incident as a warning to motorists, urging safer driving habits. 'Let this be a reminder: Drive safe. Drive smart. Speed kills,' OPP said.
CTV News
09-07-2025
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Suspended northern Ont. driver charged with impaired following Highway 11 crash
An undated image of an Ontario Provincial Police vehicle pulled over to the side of a roadway. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) A 28-year-old Englehart man faces multiple charges following a single-vehicle collision on Highway 11 in Coleman Township. Ontario Provincial Police and EMS responded to the crash shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Canada Day. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to hospital by ambulance. Following an investigation, police charged the accused with dangerous operation, alcohol impaired driving, two counts of driving while under suspension and failing to properly wear a seatbelt. concept for drinking and driving - 520286392 A glass of whiskey with ice, car keys and police handcuffs in shown is this stock image to represent the concept of impaired driving. (File photo/AlexRaths/iStock/Getty Images Plus) Additional consequences In addition to the charges, the motorist received a 90-day licence suspension. 'The vehicle was towed and impounded,' authorities added in their news release. Under provincial legislation, any vehicles involved in impaired driving offences are impounded for a minimum of seven days at the owner's expense. The accused is scheduled to appear in court in Haileybury on Aug. 5.
