A transport truck operator is facing stunt driving charges as the Dufferin OPP speed enforcement initiative continues.
Dufferin OPP say an officer was conducting enforcement on Highway 10 when he stopped a large commercial motor vehicle for travelling 110kms/hr in a posted 60km/h zone.
As a result of the investigation, the 24-year-old driver from Brampton was charged with Stunt Driving.
Dufferin OPP would like to remind motorist that the charge of stunt driving includes a variety of driving behaviours, including:
- Lifting some or all tires off the ground;
- Driving in the manner to cause some or all tires to lose traction while turning;
- Driving in a way that indicates an intention to spin (or cause it to circle), without maintaining control;
- Driving side by side, where one of the vehicles is in the lane intended for oncoming traffic, for a period longer than reasonable to pass;
- Driving with someone in the trunk of the motor vehicle;
- Driving while the driver is not seated;
- Driving 50 km/h or more over the posted speed limit;
- Driving at a rate of 150 km/h or more; and
- Driving without due care and attention, without reasonable consideration for other persons or in a manner that may endanger any person by:
- Driving in a way that indicates an intention to prevent another vehicle from passing;
- Stopping or slowing down to indicate an intention to interfere with the operation of another vehicle;
- Driving as close as possible to another vehicle, pedestrian, or fixed object; and
- Making a left turn at a traffic light immediately at the green indicator with vehicles also stopped in the opposite direction (to turn before the other vehicle is able to proceed straight through).
Members of the Dufferin OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.
