These Drivers In Nova Scotia Were Each Fined Over $2,400 For Going Ridiculously Fast On Highways

Nova Scotia RCMP say road safety is a top priority for them. They act as the provincial police for Nova Scotia and release statistics on stunting charges to keep Nova Scotians informed about enforcement.

RCMP say they charged 19 drivers with stunting on Nova Scotia highways in January and February.

Police say the following drivers were caught traveling at speeds that caused significant concern.

• 178 km/h in a 110 km/h zone on Highway 102 in Goffs;
• 177 km/h in a 110 km/h zone on Highway 104 in Valley;
• 177 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Highway 101 in Berwick;
• 174 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Highway 103 in Chester;
• 145 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Highway 111 in Dartmouth

“Stunting is defined as any person who operates a motor vehicle on a highway in a race, in a contest, while performing a stunt or on a bet or wager.” say Nova Scotia RCMP. “Anyone driving a motor vehicle 50 km/hr or more, over a speed limit, may be charged with stunting.”

If you are charged with stunting in Nova Scotia, expect a $2,422.50 fine on your first offence, plus six points on your license and an immediate seven-day roadside license suspension.