(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment have charged a 36 year old male with stunt driving after police stopped a motor vehicle at a McDowell Road West, North Walsingham, Norfolk County, Ontario address.
On Friday, April 10, 2015 at approximately 9:31 p.m., police observed a motor vehicle that appeared to be travelling at a high rate of speed westbound on McDowell Road West.
The motor vehicle ran through radar and recorded a reading of 145km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.
Police have charged 36 year old Paulo FERREIRA of Norfolk County, Ontario with Stunt Driving and driving under suspension X2 contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.
“There will be zero tolerance for motorists driving aggressively, impaired by drugs or alcohol, distracted drivers or those who fail to buckle up. Driving safety is everyone’s responsibility and it starts before the vehicle is put into drive” comments Constable Ed Sanchuk, Norfolk County OPP.
OPP are reminding all motorists that the minimum fine for Stunt Driving, if convicted is $2,000 and an automatic drivers licence suspension for 7 days.
He is to appear in Provincial Court, Simcoe at a later date to answer to the charge.