Hamilton, Ontario,
01
November
2019
|
10:18
America/New_York

Two Stoney Creek Drivers Caught Road Racing

Two Stoney Creek drivers were arrested for Stunt Driving after being observed racing their vehicles in the area of Queentson Road and Lake Avenue Drive. Their licence and vehicle were seized for seven days. They are scheduled to appear in court in late November and a finding of guilt will result in additional penalties from the court system.

On Thursday, October 31, 2019, shortly before 11:30 p.m., while on proactive patrol a Hamilton Police officer observed a Toyota SUV attempting to pass a BMW sedan as they were travelling eastbound on Queenston Road approaching Lake Avenue. Once at the intersection the vehicles stopped for the red light. When the signal changed to green, both vehicles sped off and maintained a speed which exceeded the posted speed limit for several blocks. The officer was able to safely stop both vehicles in the area of Queenston Road and Gray Road.

A traffic stop was conducted and police confirmed the drivers held valid licences.

Both drivers are scheduled to appear in court in late November by way of court summons, to answer to the charge of Stunt Driving.

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.

CHARGED

• 23-year-old Stoney Creek man

CHARGES

• Stunt Driving-Race motor vehicle

CHARGED

• 36-year-old Stoney Creek man

CHARGES

• Stunt Driving-Race motor vehicle

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to call 905-546-2963.

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