From Saturday June 6, 2020 at approximately 1:30 pm – Sunday June 7, 2020 at approximately 3:30 pm, members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged six drivers after they were measured travelling 50 km/h over the speed limit eastbound along the Highway 401 corridor in the Municipality of Port Hope.
The drivers between the ages of 18 yrs. – 66 yrs. are now facing stunt driving charges under the Highway Traffic Act for travelling at excessive speeds ranging from 157 km/h – 175 km/h in a posted 100 km/h zone on Highway 401. All six drivers were residents from urban areas located west of Port Hope.
Each driver received a seven day licence suspension and the vehicles they were operating were towed and impounded for seven days. They are scheduled to appear in Cobourg court on July 22, 2020.
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
