**** RCMP Media Release
RCMP charge man with stunting on Hwy. 103
RCMP Southeast Traffic Services has charged a man with stunting on Hwy. 103.
On April 12, at approximately 12:30 p.m., RCMP Southeast Traffic Services, Chester Office, was conducting traffic enforcement on Hwy. 103 in Chester, when a motorcycle was observed on radar travelling at 176 km/h in a 100 km/h zone. A traffic stop was completed on the Yamaha motorcycle. The driver, a 55-year-old Halifax man, was charged with Stunting and his vehicle was towed.
Stunting in Nova Scotia carries a fine of $2,422.50 for first time offenders and results in an immediate 7-day driver’s license suspension.
The RCMP is committed to reducing serious injuries and fatal collisions by prevention, education, and enforcement. Remember, speeding and aggressive driving increases the risks of collision. Slow down and don’t be distracted.
