Hamilton, Ontario,
24
September
2019
|
06:14
America/New_York

Cambridge Man Caught Stunt Driving

On Monday, September 23, 2019, shortly after 11:00 p.m., police were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 8 between Orkney Road and Westover Road. At that time a Kia Sorento SUV was observed travelling at a speed faster than the posted speed limit.

Through investigation, police learned the vehicle was travelling at 133 km/hr in a posted 80 km/hr zone. A traffic stop was conducted and police confirmed the driver was a 34-year-old Cambridge man with a G class licence.

The driver is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, October 21, 2019, by way of court summons, to answer to the charges.

CHARGED

  • Cambridge man, 34-years-of-age

CHARGES

  • Stunt driving
  • Speeding 133km/hr in a posted 80km/hr zone

In accordance with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, stunt driving violations result in an immediate seven-day driver’s licence suspension and vehicle impoundment for the same period.

If found guilty in court, the penalties for stunt driving could include a fine between $2000 - $10,000, up to six months in jail and a two-year licence suspension.

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact police by calling 905-546-3886.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com