**** RCMP Media Release
Speeding and Aggressive Driving. Not worth the risk
The Nova Scotia RCMP is reminding motorists that speed and aggressive driving isn’t worth the risk.
Speeding and aggressive driving increase your risk of a motor vehicle collision and the injuries or death that may result.
What seems like a small increase in speed makes a substantial difference in a driver’s ability to react to hazards and the distance required to stop a vehicle in an emergency. Travelling 10km/h over the speed limit in a 110 km/h zone, means it would take approximately 120 metres to come to a stop on a dry road under normal conditions. That’s the length of a soccer field.
“It’s easy to reduce your risk. Sticking to the posted speed limits gives you the time you need to react and to stop safely. Going above the speed limit just isn’t worth the risk,” says Cpl. Chris Marshall of the Nova Scotia RCMP.
The fines for a first speeding offence in Nova Scotia are:
- $237.50 for exceeding the speed limit by one-15 km/h and two points on your license.
· $295 for exceeding the speed limit by 16-30 km/h and three points on your license.
- $410 for exceeding the speed limit by 31 km/h or more and four points on your license.
Stunting is $2,422.50 for a first offence, six points on your license and an immediate seven day roadside license suspension.
Aggressive driving is another major threat to road safety. In addition to fines up to $2,422.50, points on your license and license suspensions, aggressive drivers could also face criminal charges.
In an effort to protect road users, Nova Scotia RCMP will continue to target those who speed, stunt and drive aggressively this month.
