NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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CENTRE WELLINGTON — On Aug. 29, 2024, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Highway 6, Fergus. At approximately 7 a.m., the driver of a grey sedan was observed travelling more than 60km/h over the posted 80km/hr speed limit. As a result of the investigation, an 18-year-old from Mount Forest, was charged with:
- Drive Motor Vehicle - Perform Stunt contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
- Speeding 50+km/hr over posted limit contrary to the Highway Traffic
The defendant is scheduled to appear in the provincial offences court - Guelph, at a later date
*Anyone charged with Drive Motor Vehicle - Perform Stunt receives a 14-day impoundment and a 30-day driver's licence suspension as per statute.
If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
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