Driver stopped going 176 km/h on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa

OPP cruiser in this file image.

Three Ottawa drivers are facing stunt driving charges following a busy night for police on Hwy. 417, including one motorist stopped going 76 km/h over the speed limit.

Ontario Provincial Police say officers "were busy on Thursday night!"

A post on social media shows officers stopped drivers going 176 km/h, 155 km/h and 154 km/h.

A stunt driving charge includes a roadside 30 day driver's licence suspension and the vehicle impounded for 14 days.

"They now face a minimum $2,000 fine, six demerits, and a one year driving suspension upon conviction," the OPP said.

#OttawaOPP was busy on Thursday night! These drivers were charged with #StuntDriving after being stopped on #Hwy417. One of the drivers was a G2. Each driver received a roadside 30-day DL suspension and a 14-day vehicle impound. They now face a minimum $2,000 fine, six demerits,… pic.twitter.com/17qj4asY0U

— OPP East Region (@OPP_ER) July 26, 2024

Correction

Ontario Provincial Police say three drivers were stopped for stunt driving on Hwy. 417 Thursday night - not four as previously reported. CTV News Ottawa apologizes for the error.