(CALEDON, ON) – On Saturday, June 4, 2016 an officer from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting radar enforcement on Creditview Road north of Old School Road when he observed a black 2013 Mercedes-Benz travelling at a high rate of speed above the posted speed limit. In fact, the driver was speeding by over 114 km/hr! When the officer activated the radar unit, it was determined that the motor vehicle was travelling at 194 km/hr. in a posted 80 km/hr. zone.
As a result of the traffic stop, Detrik LIZNICK, 38, of Caledon was charged with Race a Motor Vehicle. Subsequently, the driver received a 7-day licence suspension and his motor vehicle was seized for a period of 7 days as a result of the stunt driving charge.
Driving 50 or more kph. over the posted speed limit is one of the most serious and reckless forms of aggressive driving. The OPP supports street racing/stunt driving legislation and other legislation aimed at saving lives and taking drivers who engage in these high-risk behaviours off the road. A study conducted by Western University and the Ministry of Transportation revealed that there are approximately 58% fewer speed-related deaths and injuries a month, particularly for young males, since the law took effect in 2007. See attached link for the related news article: http://www.therecord.com/news-story/4563915-fewer-deaths-injuries-since-street-racing-law-passed-study/
