(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – Stunt driving continues to be a problem in Perth County, and five more drivers were charged for driving in excess of 50km/h over the speed limit during the long weekend. Not only are the fines, licence suspension, and tow/impound bills expensive, but the risks associated with excessive speed are a major concern on our roadways.
On April 02 2021, just after 3:30 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Line 34, in the Township of Perth East, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 133km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.
As a result, Tyler HARNOCK, 30, of Gads Hill, has been charged with:
- Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed
On April 02 2021, just after 9:00 p.m., a Perth County OPP officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Line 86, in the Municipality of North Perth, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 139km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.
As a result, Jacobus MULDER, 38, of Mapleton Township, has been charged with:
- Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed
On April 03 2021, just before 9:00 p.m., a Perth County OPP officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Line 43, in the Township of Perth East, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 135km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.
As a result, Christian DOS SANTOS-QUINTIERI, 20, of Stratford, has been charged with:
- Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed
On April 04 2021, just before 7:30 p.m., a Perth County OPP officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Road 164, in the Municipality of North Perth, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 140km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.
As a result, Nolan GIESBRECHT, 18, of Malahide Township, has been charged with:
- Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed
On April 05 2021, just after 11:30 p.m., a Perth County OPP officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Line 86, in the Township of Perth East, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 150km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.
As a result, Dinto TOMY, 23, of Kitchener, has been charged with:
- Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed
In each incident, a seven day driving suspension and seven day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused drivers are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.