Teen charged with stunt driving after going 117 km/h in school zone

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A 19-year-old man is facing a stunt driving charge and has had his driver’s licence suspended for 30 days and his vehicle impounded for 14 days after being clocked at more than 117 km/h in a 60-km/h zone near a school on Innes Road in Ottawa on Wednesday, police say.

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The Ottawa Police Service said the teen’s vehicle and one other were observed racing eastbound near Béatrice-Desloges Catholic High School by a traffic officer conducting speed enforcement during the noon hour on Sept. 9.

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The officer safely stopped one of the vehicles, a news release said. The 19-year-old man with a G2 driver’s licence was arrested and released from custody at the scene.

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The driver of the second vehicle failed to stop for police and was last seen turning southbound onto Provence Avenue. It was described as a modified black newer-model sports car.

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For a first-time conviction for stunt driving, drivers face a fine of not less than $2,000 and a minimum one-year licence suspension.

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Anyone with information about the second vehicle or driver was asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service at 613-236-1222, ext. 7300. Anonymous tips can also be provided to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppers.ca.

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