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27-year-old Brantford man facing stunt driving charges after travelling 201 kms/hour

Apr 4, 2022

Inc. # 22-12577

A 27-year-old Brantford man has been charged with stunt driving and dangerous operation of a vehicle after travelling 201 kms/hour within the City of Brantford.

On Sunday, April 3, 2022, at approximately 9:15 p.m., patrol officers with the Brantford Police Service were conducting road safety enforcement for speeding violations on King George Road, between Powerline Road and Governors Road. This area is a posted 80km/hr zone. 

As the subject vehicle approached, police could hear the engine accelerating northbound, coming from Powerline Road, which is a posted 50 km/hr zone. The vehicle was then observed to be travelling at an excessively high and dangerous rate of speed. 

Using radar, police registered the vehicle travelling at a recorded speed of 201 km/hr in a posted 80 km/hr zone.

A traffic stop was conducted. 

As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old man from Brantford was arrested and stands charged with the following:
Stunt Driving, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act 
Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, contrary to the Criminal Code
Speeding 201 km/hr in a 50 km/hr zone, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act 

As required by law, as part of the offence of stunt driving, the vehicle was seized and towed for 14 days as part of the administrative suspension penalty and the accused was also issued 30-day administrative drivers license suspension.  

Increased penalties for stunt driving

Effective April 1, 2022, the Ontario government has increased penalties for those caught stunt driving.

Drivers who are convicted of stunt driving in the province of Ontario must complete a driver improvement course within 60 days of conviction, or their licence will be cancelled.

Anyone caught driving 40 km/hr or more above the speed limit, where the speed limit is set at less than 80 km/hr, will face stunt driving charges.

In areas where the speed limit is above 80 km/h, a motorist will face stunt driving charges if travelling more than 50 km/hr above the limit.

Drivers also face a 30-day roadside driver’s licence suspension, and a 14-day vehicle impoundment.

The maximum fine for stunt driving in Ontario is $10,000. Convicted drivers could also face up to six months in prison.


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