LOWER SACKVILLE: A 21-year-old Fall River man’s need for speed has him in trouble with the law after being clocked going 164 kilometres/hour in a 100 km/h zone on Aug. 12.
Halifax District RCMP say a officer was conducting regular patrols on Hwy. 102 near Lower Sackville just before 11 p.m. when they noted a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed.
“The RADAR was activated and the driver’s speed was noted to be 164 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone, 64 km/hr over the posted speed limit,” said Cpl. Lisa Croteau, spokeswoman for Halifax District RCMP. “The police officer stopped the vehicle, and charged the driver for stunting.”
The vehicle was seized and towed, and the driver’s licence was suspended for seven days.
The fine for stunting in Nova Scotia is $2,422.50. Nova Scotia RCMP want to remind the public that 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, report it by calling RCMP at 1-800-803-RCMP (7267) or 911.
