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G2 driver stopped going 161 km/h on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa, OPP says

Ontario Provincial Police say an officer stopped a G2 driver travelling 161 km/h on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa's west end on Thursday. The speed limit is 100 km/h. (OPP/X) Ontario Provincial Police say an officer stopped a G2 driver travelling 161 km/h on Hwy. 417 in Ottawa's west end on Thursday. The speed limit is 100 km/h. (OPP/X)
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A G2 driver is facing a stunt driving charge after being stopped speeding 61 km/h over the speed limit on Highway 417 in Ottawa's west end.

Ontario Provincial Police say an officer observed the driver going 161 km/h on Highway 417 Thursday.

"The driver was also travelling in the HOV lane and was alone in the vehicle," the OPP said on X.

The driver now faces a minimum $2,000 fine, six demerit points and a one-year driving prohibition upon conviction, according to police.

The charge of stunt driving includes a 30-day licence suspension and the vehicle is impounded for 14 days.

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