Driver caught speeding again minutes after being pulled over; could face nearly $500 worth of fines

Ontario Provincial Police cruiser is seen in this undated photo. CityNews

By Mike Lacasse

Posted Jan 1, 2024 03:28:12 PM.

Last Updated Jan 1, 2024 03:35:09 PM.

A man was charged for speeding minutes after being pulled over for the same offense in a township south of the capital on Sunday.

Grenville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said a driver was going 30 kilometers over the speed limit in Spencerville within the township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal.

Police pulled over the driver and charged him with speeding.

About 3 minutes later, police said another officer stopped, then charged, the same driver for speeding as he was heading towards North Grenville.

Police said he was going 34 kilometers over the speed limit this time.

The driver could face up to $450 worth of fines for the two stops.

Police did not identify the driver.

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