RCMP Traffic Services charge two stunters within one hour

September 8, 2017
South Shore, Nova Scotia

News release

Between 12:45 p.m. and 1:35 p.m. today, a member of RCMP Traffic Services on Nova Scotia's South Shore charged two men for stunting on Highway 103.

  • In Simms Settlement, a 19-year-old East Pennant man was charged with stunting when he was caught driving at 156 km/hr
  • In Western Shore, a 46-year-old Marriott's Cove man was charged with stunting when he was caught driving at 158 km/hr.

Both men have been charged with Stunting under the Provincial Motor Vehicle Act. In addition, both had their license suspended for 7 days and their vehicles seized.The fine for stunting in Nova Scotia is $2422.50.

Nova Scotia RCMP wants to remind the public that speed is one of the major causes or serious injury and fatal collisions on out roads. Road Safety is a priority for the RCMP, and drivers are reminded to make it their priority as well. If you see something driving unsafely on our roads, report it by calling Nova Scotia RCMP at 1 800 - 803-RCMP (7267) or 911.

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Contact information

Cpl. Jennifer Clarke
Media Relations Officer
Nova Scotia RCMP
Office: 902 720 5652
Cell: 902 222 0154
jennifer.clarke@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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