New licence driver caught going almost 200 km/h in Yarmouth

RCMP caught a newly licenced driver going well above the speed limit, new statistics from the force show.

According to a round-up of stunt driving charges laid across the province between October to December 2024, officers caught the driver going 197 km/h in Yarmouth; they were also caught drinking behind the wheel.

This is just one of 55 drivers caught stunt driving on several highways across the province. This includes 25 in October, 12 in November and 18 in December. Anyone driving 50 km/h over the speed limit could be charged and fined $2,422.50 for the first offence. Six points on their licence and an immediate seven-day roadside licence suspension.

Another egregious incident shared by police includes a driver going 182 km/h on Highway 105 in South Haven. In Point Edward on Highway 125, another person was caught going 166 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.

“Speed is one of the major causes of serious injury and fatal collisions on our roads,” the press release reads.

Any road incidents can be reported to the RCMP at 1-800-803-RCMP (7267)

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