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Ottawa driver going 79 km/h over speed limit on March Road facing charges
The Ontario Provincial Police says an Ottawa driver is facing charges after being caught going 79 km/h over the speed limit on March Road. (OPP/ X)
The Ontario Provincial Police says an Ottawa driver is facing charges after being caught going 79 km/h over the speed limit on March Road.
Police say the driver was clocked going 139 km/hr in the 60 km/h zone on Sunday morning.
As a result, they have been charged with stunt racing and ticketed $2,000.
They’re also facing a 30-day driver’s licence suspension and 14-day vehicle impound.
The city’s police add, if convicted, they could also face six demerits.
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