Suspended G2 driver caught in HOV lane in west Ottawa
Posted Sep 17, 2025 01:37:16 PM.
Last Updated Sep 17, 2025 01:37:24 PM.
A provincial police officer laid hundreds of dollars in fines after catching a vehicle speeding on Highway 417.
According to the post by the officer, the driver drew attention to themselves for being alone in the high-occupancy vehicle lane during rush hour on Tuesday. Police also said the vehicle was seen travelling at a high rate of speed, 138 km/h, near Moodie Drive.
One stopped, the driver revealed a G2 licence and police noted they were already suspended.
The driver faces a minimum $2,000 fine for driving under suspension and nearly $400 in other fines and seven demerit points.
The vehicle the accused was driving belonged to their father, and it was impounded for seven days.
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