Man charged with stunting on Highway 102

By Meghan Groff

Posted Mar 23, 2022 03:20:00 PM.

A 34-year-old man has been handed a hefty fine after being charged with stunting Wednesday morning.

Halifax Regional Police say an officer spotted the speeding car going 155 km/h in a 100 km/h zone near Larry Uteck Boulevard at around 7 a.m.

A stunting charge is automatic for any vehicle travelling more than 50 km/h over the speed limit. It comes with a $2,422.50 fine and six points are assigned to the driver’s record.

In addition, the man 's licence was suspended for a week and the vehicle was impounded.

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