Stunt Driving Charges After Speeding Incident Near Nipigon

NIPIGON, ON – Two men from Surrey, British Columbia, are facing Stunt Driving charges after being caught speeding over 150 kilometers per hour on Highway 11-17 near Nipigon during the long weekend.

On August 2, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were conducting radar enforcement on Highway 11-17 when they detected a vehicle traveling at 160 km/h. The driver, a 27-year-old male from Surrey, was charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed.

Two days later, on August 4, 2024, at around 9:00 a.m., OPP officers on the same stretch of highway caught another vehicle speeding at 157 km/h. The driver, a 31-year-old male, also from Surrey, received the same charge.

Both drivers were issued a 30-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and had their vehicles impounded for 14 days. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Nipigon at a later date.

Understanding Stunt Driving and Its Impact

Stunt driving in Ontario is a serious offense, defined by actions such as excessive speeding (50 km/h or more over the posted limit), street racing, and other dangerous driving behaviors. The consequences are severe and include immediate penalties such as license suspensions, vehicle impoundment, and hefty fines.

Beyond these immediate legal repercussions, being convicted of stunt driving has long-term effects, particularly on vehicle insurance. Insurers view stunt driving as a high-risk behavior, often resulting in significant increases in premiums. In some cases, drivers may even be denied coverage altogether or be placed in high-risk insurance pools with drastically higher rates.

The OPP remains committed to removing both impaired and aggressive drivers from Ontario’s roads. The public is urged to report any instances of unsafe driving by calling 9-1-1.