**** HRP Media Release
Police lay stunting charges
Halifax Regional Police has charged a driver for stunting earlier today.
At approximately 8:40 a.m. a member of the Traffic Unit observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 102, outbound near the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. The officer observed the vehicle pass them at a speed of 148 km/h in a 110 km/h marked zone. The vehicle changed lanes and sped up to 164 km/h in the same 110 km/h marked zone. The vehicle was then stopped before Exit 6.
A 54-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 driver was suspended for seven days, and the vehicle was seized.
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.
