Four individuals are facing charges over the weekend for exceeding the speed limit and being stopped for stunt driving.
On May 31, 2024, at 8:55 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint of a vehicle passing unsafely and exceeding the speed limit. The vehicle was located on Bruce Road 10 in South Bruce Peninsula. The officer observed the vehicle travelling 158km/hr in a 70 zone. A 21-year-old from Concord was charged with, drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed and pass – roadway not clear – approaching traffic.
On June 1, 2024, at 8:45 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP were patrolling Highway 6 in Northern Bruce Peninsula when they observed a motor vehicle travelling at 141 km/hr in a posted 80 km/hr zone. A 44-year-old from Brampton was charged with drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed.
On June 2, 2024, at 4:52 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP were patrolling Highway 6 in South Bruce Peninsula when they observed a motor vehicle travelling at 142 km/hr in a posted 80 km/hr zone. The officer noticed that the driver had the eye glass condition (condition X) on their licence and the driver was not wearing any glasses. A 33-year-old from Mississauga was charged with drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed and drive motor vehicle in contravention with conditions.
On June 2, 2024, at 5:50 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP were patrolling Highway 6 in South Bruce Peninsula when they observed a motor vehicle travelling at 137km/hr in a posted 80 km/hr zone. A 29-year-old from Brantford was charged with, drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed.
Drivers and other road users can significantly contribute to safer roads by avoiding taking unnecessary risks and complying with all traffic laws.