Driver receives second stunt driving charge for speeding in same area near Highway 174

Ottawa Police Service n Elgin Street. CityNews file photo

By Anil Jhalli

Posted Jan 4, 2024 01:18:34 PM.

Last Updated Jan 4, 2024 01:18:38 PM.

An Ottawa driver received their second stunt driving charge for speeding in the same location in the city’s east end.

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Traffic Unit stopped the driver for driving 134 km/h on Highway 174 near Tenth Line Road on Wednesday, Jan. 3.

The individual was stopped by the same responding officer after they were previously nabbed for driving 133 km/h in the same area on the highway.

The driver received a 30 day licence suspension and their vehicle has been impounded for 14 days.

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