(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) County of Brant OPP have charged a 21 year old female with racing and speeding after police stopped a motor vehicle on German School Road in the County of Brant, Ontario.
On Thursday, July 23, 2015 at approximately 9:45 a.m. police observed a motor vehicle that appeared to be travelling at a high rate of speed on German School Road. The vehicle recorded a reading on radar of more than 50 km/h above the posted speed limit.
Police have charged 21 year old Ashley DEJONG of the County of Brant, Ontario with racing a motor vehicle and speeding in excess of 50 km/h over the posted speed limit both contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.
She is to appear in Provincial Court, Brantford, Ontario at a later date to answer to the charges.
Aggressive driving is one of the “Big Four” driving behaviours that contribute to road fatalities in Ontario and that the OPP targets as part of its Provincial Traffic Safety Program (PTSP), in their efforts to save lives.
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, Brantford, Ontario at a later date to answer to the charges.
Anyone with information regarding this or any incident in the County of Brant is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 911. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.