Barrett JACKSON – 107 in a 50

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment have charged a 24 year old male with stunt driving after police stopped a motor vehicle at a Wilson Avenue, Delhi, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Monday, September 23, 2013 at approximately 7:20 a.m., police observed a motor vehicle that appeared to be travelling at a high rate of speed eastbound on Wilson Avenue. The motor vehicle ran through radar and recorded a reading of 107km/h in a posted 50 km/h zone.

“The OPP remind all motorists that 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.

Charged with Stunt Driving contrary to the Highway Traffic Act is 24 year old Barrett JACKSON from Norfolk County, Ontario.

OPP remind 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.

“It’s these types of actions that cause injury and death on our roadways!” comments Inspector Zvonko Horvat, Norfolk County OPP Detachment Commander.

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