Ottawa OPP charge two drivers for going 70 over the limit on Hwy. 417
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Posted Feb 11, 2024 10:59:48 AM.
Last Updated Feb 11, 2024 10:59:53 AM.
Two drivers face stunt driving charges after speeding on the Queensway Saturday night.
OPP said the first driver was stopped near Moodie Drive and Highway 417, for going 169 km/h and was also charged careless driving after trying to evade police.
The second driver was in the HOV lane, going 158 km/h, police said.
Provincial police said both drivers faced a 30 day suspension and their vehicles were impounded for two weeks.
This comes just days after two other drivers were caught on Highway 417 going over 160 km/h .
Both of those drivers were also handed a 30-day drivers license suspension along with a 14-day vehicle impoundment by police.
Police have not named any of them.