Man stopped for stunt driving on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa

A vehicle impounded after stunt driving charges against driver in Ottawa on Highway 417 on Mar. 27, 2026. (OPP|X)

By Andrew Osmond

Posted Mar 27, 2026 12:56:15 PM.

Last Updated Mar 27, 2026 12:56:19 PM.

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Ottawa stopped a male driver for stunt driving last night.

He was caught driving at 168 km/h near Moodie Drive on Highway 417 around 1:00 a.m. Friday morning.

During the traffic stop, police also conducted a mandatory alcohol screen as they found the driver had been consuming alcohol. He was found to be within legal limits.

As a result of stunt driving, the driver faces a minimum $2,000 fine, six demerit points and a driving suspension for one year if convicted.

His license was suspended for 30-days and the vehicle was impounded for two weeks.

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