HRP release:

On May 1, at approximately 11 a.m., a member of the Traffic Unit observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, inbound on the Burnside Express Way, heading toward Sackville. The officer observed the vehicle’s speed at 167 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.

A 25-year-old man was 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. The fine in Nova Scotia for stunting is $2,422.50 and six points are assigned to the driver’s record. In addition, the driver was suspended for seven days, and his vehicle was seized.

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 the police by calling 911.