On Sunday the 31st of March 2019, while the Cobourg Police Service conducted Traffic Enforcement in the area of Elgin St. and Chipping Park Blvd., an Officer of the Service conducted a traffic stop with a motor vehicle which had been speeding .The driver was clocked on radar at 117 KPH in a posted 50 KPH zone.
As a result of the traffic stop, the investigation revealed that the driver of the motor vehicle had also been consuming alcohol.
The driver was charged with the following offences:
Stunt Driving Contrary to sec.172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act;
Fail to Have Insurance Card, contrary to Section 3(1) of the Compulsory Automobile Insurance;
Charged with the above offences, is:
Richard Anderson age 39 of Roseneath ,Ontario
The involved motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days . Anderson’s license was also automatically suspended for 7 days in regards to the stunt driving.
Any questions may be directed to the Cobourg Police Service by calling 905-372-6821.