Eight people charged with stunt driving by North Bay OPP

North Bay OPP laid eight stunt driving charges and towed eight vehicles over the Thanksgiving long weekend (Oct. 11-13).

Ontario Provincial Police say speeds ranged from 50 to 65 km/h over the posted speed limits.

One included a driver being clocked going 111 km/h in a 60 zone on Alderdale Road in Chisholm with another at 155 km/h in a 90 zone on Highway 17 in Papineau-Cameron.

Three of the drivers handed 30-day roadside licence suspensions are from our area while the other five are from Southern and Eastern Ontario.

 

Richard Coffin
Richard Coffinhttps://www.mynorthbaynow.com/
Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years.  From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more. 

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