Three People Charged with Stunt Driving in Less than 48 Hours – Durham Region

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North Division officers laid stunt driving charges in three separate incidents in less than 48 hours.

The first incident occurred on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 9: 51 p.m., in the area of Highway 7A and Island Road in Scugog. A vehicle was clocked travelling 138 km/hr in an 80 km/hr zone.

On Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at 12:50 a.m., a vehicle was found travelling 140 km/hr in an 80 km/hr zone in the area of Lakeridge Road and Medd Road in Scugog. This driver was also charged when found in possession of marihuana.

On Thursday, March 8, 2018, at 2:06 p.m., in the area of Regional Road 21 and Mast Road in Scugog, a vehicle was found to be travelling 152km/hr in an 80km/hr zone.

All three of these drivers had their licenses suspended and their vehicles impounded for seven days under the stunt driving legislation in the Highway Traffic Act.

Police would like to remind drivers to slow down and travel below the posted speed limits to help keep our roadways safe.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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