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Police have a charged two drivers for stunting and careless and imprudent driving in the region in the last 24 hours.
Yesterday at approximately 7:30 p.m. a member of the Traffic Unit observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 102 near Hammonds Plains Road in Halifax. The officer observed the vehicle’s speed at 173 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.
A 22-year-old man was ticketed for stunting under the Motor Vehicle Act, a charge that is automatically laid when a vehicle is travelling more than 50 km/h over the speed limit. The fine in Nova Scotia for stunting is $2,422.50 and six points are assigned to the driver’s record. In addition, the man was suspended from driving for seven days.
This morning at approximately 8 a.m. a member of the Traffic Unit observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 118 near Wright Avenue in Dartmouth. The officer observed the vehicle’s speed at 150 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.
A 19-year-old woman was ticketed for carless and imprudent driving under the Motor Vehicle Act. The charge requires a court appearance, and six points are assigned to the driver’s record. If convicted there is a three to six month driving suspension.
In a continued effort to address traffic safety issues and educate citizens on the rules of the road, our officers focus on speed enforcement. We all have a role to play in keeping our roads safe. If you see someone driving dangerously, report it to police by calling 911.