RCMP Eastern Traffic Services charges two men for stunting in less than 24 hours

December 5, 2017
Antigonish, Nova Scotia

News release

In less than 24 hours, RCMP Eastern Traffic Services charged two men for stunting.

At approximately 4 p.m. on December 3, RCMP Eastern Traffic Services clocked a vehicle on Hwy 337 in Antigonish travelling 52 km/hr over the posted speed limit at 132 km/h in an 80 km/hr zone. Police charged a 48-year-old man for Stunting.

At approximately 11:30 a.m. on December 4, RCMP Eastern Traffic Services saw a different vehicle on Hwy 104 in Monastery travelling 59 km/hr over the posted speed limit at 159 km/h in an 100 km/hr zone. Police charged a 19-year-old man for Stunting.

Both of the men charged had their licenses suspended for seven days and their vehicles were seized.

Speed is a major cause 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. In Nova Scotia, the fine for stunting is $2,422.50.

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Contact information

Cst. Robert Kavanaugh
RCMP Eastern Traffic Services
Antigonish Detachment
Office: 902-863-6500
Email: robert.kavanaugh@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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