8.4 C
Brantford
Friday, December 8, 2023

Santa Claus spreads holiday cheer at annual Parade

Over 10,000 Brantford and area residents gathered...

Honouring the heroes of the past on Remembrance Day

Thousands attended the annual Remembrance Day ceremony...

Brantford man facing Stunt Driving and Speeding charges

Brantford Police ServiceBrantford man facing Stunt Driving and Speeding charges

Officers with the Brantford Police Service were conducting speed enforcement on Wright Street at Hardy Road when a motorist was observed travelling at a very high rate of speed at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

The motor vehicle was recorded travelling at 119 km/hr in a 50km/hr zone.

A traffic stop was initiated, and further investigation revealed that the permit for the vehicle had expired. The accused was also not able to produce a valid insurance card for the motor vehicle.

As a result, a 26-year-old man from Brantford stands charged with the following:

  • Driver motor vehicle preform stunt – speeding by 40 or more km/hr. 
  • Speeding – travelling 119 Km/h in a posted 50 km/h zone contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – no currently validated permit, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
  • Fail to Surrender Insurance card, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

Additionally, the vehicle was impounded for 14 days, and the driver’s licence was suspended for 30 days.

Check out our other content

Most Popular Articles