They just clocked a 25 year old guy going 250 kms/hr in an Infiniti while travelling down Hwy 400 today.
He only had two words when pulled over... "I'm Sorry"
Motorist Pulled Over For Allegedly Driving At 250 km/hTuesday March 3, 2009
CityNews.ca StaffA driver has been charged with stunt driving after he was allegedly clocked going an astounding 250 km/h.
OPP officers pulled the man over on Highway 400 south of Finch Ave. One constable had apparently set up a stationary laser enforcement device when the Infiniti blew by him. A second officer then managed to pull the vehicle over despite the high velocity.
"I haven't been around here too long, but I've never heard of a speed this high," OPP Const. Scott Mulville observed.
"We have a few 'over 50s' obviously but nothing in the range of 250 (km/h) so no. It's a pretty fast driver."
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Mulville added, "I think he was trying to enjoy the car you see behind me. It's a high performance sports car but that kind of speed is a major cause of accidents in the Toronto area. So there's no excuse for that type of speed."
The motorist loses his wheels for seven days and faces a fine of $2000. He's due in court in April.
He's charged with stunt driving, which in this case will be specified as excessive speed. The offence also translates into six demerit points.
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Laying Down The LawWhat does the new law against street racing and stunt driving call for? Here's the list:
- The minimum fine is $2,000 while the maximum is $10,000 after a conviction, the highest penalty in Canada.
- Police can issue an immediate seven-day driver's licence suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment for street racing, participating in a driving contest or stunt driving.
- Courts can impose a driver licence suspension of up to 10 years for a second conviction, if the second conviction occurs within 10 years of the first. For a first conviction, the maximum licence suspension period remains at 2 years.
- The definition of a "driving stunt" includes driving a motor vehicle at 50 km/h or more above the posted speed limit.
- The Act also bans driving a motor vehicle on a highway with a connected nitrous oxide system. Some street racers use nitrous oxide to enhance the acceleration capabilities of their vehicles.
If convicted his insurance goes up to $30, 000.oo/yr, ...if he can get it. http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid8724876001/bctid14624297001