Ottawa OPP charge teen G2 driver for going 60 over the limit on Hwy. 417

ops speed limit — Police say a G2 driver was clocked going more than 60 km/h over the speed limit on Hwy. 417 Friday evening. (OPS/X)

By Mike Lacasse

Posted Mar 2, 2024 08:01:02 AM.

Last Updated Mar 2, 2024 08:01:06 AM.

Police say a G2 driver is in hot water after being caught driving well over the speed limit on Friday.

OPP say the driver was clocked just after 8 p.m. going 174 km/h on Highway 417.

Police say they suspended the 19-year-old’s driver’s license for 30 days and impounded their vehicle for two weeks.

The teen faces a minimum $2,000 fine, and six demerit points, if convicted.

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