Police charge two drivers with stunting

Police have charged two drivers for stunting in Dartmouth this week.

On August 31 at approximately 9 a.m., a member of the Traffic Unit observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 111 near Mount Hope Avenue in Dartmouth. The officer observed the vehicle's speed at 133 km/h in an 80 km/h zone.

A 30-year-old man was ticketed for stunting under the Motor Vehicle Act.

The driver was also ticketed for violating regulations respecting vehicle equipment standards - fine: $237.50

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On September 2 at approximately 9:20 a.m., a member of the Traffic Unit observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 111 near Mount Hope Avenue in Dartmouth. The officer observed the vehicle's speed at 138 km/h in an 80 km/h zone.

A 30-year-old woman was ticketed for stunting under the Motor Vehicle Act.

The driver was also ticketed for failing to obey peace officer - fine: $237.50

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Stunting under the Motor Vehicle Act is a charge that is automatically laid when a vehicle is travelling more than 50 km/h over the speed limit. The fine in Nova Scotia for stunting is $2,422.50 and six points are assigned to the driver's record. In addition, the driver was suspended for seven days, and the vehicle was seized.

In a continued effort to address traffic safety issues and educate citizens on the rules of the road, our officers focus on speed enforcement. We all have a role to play in keeping our roads safe. If you see someone driving dangerously, report it to police by calling 911.

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