Northumberland OPP – Port Hope Novice Driver Charged Stunt Driving 189 KPH

In Photo Gallery

On Sunday April 5, 2020 just after 2:30 pm, an officer from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), stopped a red 2011 Chevy four door sedan in the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 after it was measured travelling 189 km/h.

During the investigation approximately 482 grams of cannabis marihuana was seized.

A 19-year-old novice driver and resident of Port Hope, Ontario was charged under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Cannabis Control Act (CCA) with:

· Race a motor vehicle – excessive speed.
· Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available

The driver received a seven day licence suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. A first court appearance date has been scheduled for June 3, 2020 in Cobourg.

Highway safety is a shared responsibility and the OPP would like to remind motorists to drive within posted speed limits, exercise patience and not allow themselves to be distracted while driving.

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

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Northumberland OPP – Suspicious Vehicle Leads to Drug Arrest (Name Released)

The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a report of a suspicious

Read More...

Win Tickets to World Premiere of REZ GAS at The Capitol Theatre in Port Hope

Today’s Northumberland and the Capitol Theatre are giving away two tickets to opening night of Rez Gas at on

Read More...

Construction Begins on Improvements at Welcome Intersection in Port Hope

Northumberland County is moving forward with improvements to the intersection of County Road 2, County Road 10, and County

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu