Sault Police officers charged a 41-year-old with stunt driving under the Highway Traffic Act on April 17.
While patrolling Second Line East, officers observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. Radar confirmed the vehicle was travelling at 113 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. Officers conducted a traffic stop, and the driver was charged with stunt driving, according to a news release.
The driver faces an automatic 30-day Ontario Driver’s Licence suspension and had their vehicle towed at their own expense; it will be impounded for 14 days as part of the penalty. The driver is scheduled to appear in Provincial Offences Court.
If convicted, court-imposed penalties may include:
- A fine between $2,000 and $10,000
- A mandatory driver's licence suspension of one to three years
- A jail sentence of up to six months
If found guilty, additional consequences include:
- Increased costs for high-risk insurance
- Six demerit points
- Mandatory attendance at a driver improvement course (failure to attend will result in licence cancellation)
Driving is considered a privilege under Ontario law, and violations can result in its loss. According to Sault Police, they hope this incident raises awareness about the dangers — and personal and financial consequences — of stunt driving.
The names of people charged under the Highway Traffic Act are generally not included in news releases.