At 12:12 a.m. yesterday morning, a member of Halifax District RCMP stopped a vehicle on Hwy. 111 for driving 185 km/hr in a 80 km/hr zone.

A 20-year-old male driver from Dartmouth was charged with stunting under the Motor Vehicle Act. The man’s drivers license was suspended for 7 days. The fine for stunting in Nova Scotia is $2,422.50.

Nova Scotia RCMP want to remind the public that speed is one of the major causes of serious injury and fatal collisions on our roads. Road Safety is a priority for the RCMP, and drivers are reminded to make it their priority as well. If you see someone driving unsafely on our roads, report it by calling RCMP at 1-800-803-RCMP (7267) or 911.

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Source : Media Release