Halifax Regional Police have charged two men in separate incidents with driving in excess of 50 km/h over the posted speed limit in Bedford yesterday.

At approximately 11:50 a.m. a member of the Traffic Unit observed a car travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 102 near exit 4B in Bedford. The officer captured the vehicle’s speed at 152 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.

At approximately 2:30 p.m. members of the Traffic Unit observed a car travelling at a high rate of speed near the 100-200 block of the Bedford Highway. The officer captured the vehicle’s speed at 105 km/h in a 50 km/h zone.

A 63-year-old Lower Sackville man (first incident) and a 43-year-old Halifax man (second incident) were ticketed for stunting under the Motor Vehicle Act, a charge that is automatically laid when a vehicle is travelling more than 50 km/h over the speed limit. In addition, both men were suspended from driving for one week and the vehicles they were driving were seized and towed.

The fine in Nova Scotia for stunting is $2,422.50 and six points are assigned to the driver’s record.

In a continued effort to address traffic safety issues and educate citizens on the rules of the road, our officers focus on speed enforcement. We all have a role to play in keeping our roads safe. If you see someone driving dangerously, report it to police by calling 911.

Source: Release #notw