Police charge driver with stunt driving on Highway 417 near Moodie Drive

By CityNews Ottawa

Posted Feb 17, 2023 12:00:00 AM.

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) charged a driver after they were caught going 87 km/h over the speed limit on Highway 417 in the city's west end on Wednesday, Feb. 16.

The individual was caught driving 187 km/h on Highway 417 near Moodie Drive yesterday morning.

The driver's license has been suspended for 30 days, and the vehicle impounded for 14.

Yesterday morning, @OPSTrafficCM charged a driver with Stunt Driving on the 417 near Moodie Dr.

187 km/h in a 100 km/h zone is highly dangerous and completely unacceptable.

License has been suspended for 30 days, and the vehicle impounded for 14.

Court date to come.

— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) February 16, 2023

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