**** RCMP Media Release
Nova Scotia RCMP release provincial stunting statistics for June – September 2024
As Nova Scotia’s Provincial Police, road safety is a top priority. In an effort to keep citizens informed about enforcement on our roadways, the RCMP is releasing statistics on stunting charges for the months of June to September.
During this four-month period, Nova Scotia RCMP charged 75 drivers with stunting on a number of highways across the province. This included 16 in June, 19 in July, 20 in August, and 20 in September. Each of these months represented an increase from 2023. The following drivers were caught travelling at speeds that caused significant concern:
- 109 km/h in a 30 km/h school zone on Highway 1 in Weymouth
- 144 km/h in a 50 km/h zone on Highway 242 in Joggins
- 204 km/h in a 110 km/h zone on Highway 104 in Westchester
- 174 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Highway 125 in Upper North Sydney, with two racing vehicles both seized
- 170 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Highway 125 in Coxheath with the driver also providing a roadside breath sample over 50mg%.
Stunting is defined as any person who operates a motor vehicle on a highway in a race, in a contest, while performing a stunt or on a bet or wager. And, anyone driving a motor vehicle 50 Km/hr or more over a speed limit, may be charged with stunting.
The fine for stunting in Nova Scotia is $2,422.50 for a first offence, six points on your licence and an immediate seven-day roadside licence suspension.
Speed is one of the major causes of serious injury and fatal collisions on our roads. Road safety is a priority for the RCMP and drivers are reminded to make it their priority as well. If you see someone driving unsafely on our roads, please report it by calling the RCMP at 1-800-803-RCMP (7267). If you believe it is an emergency, call 911.
