From the Orillia OPP
Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged four individuals with stunt driving through pro-active traffic stops through the first two days of the long weekend.
On April 18, 2025, around 1:15 pm, an officer of the Orillia OPP was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 11 Southbound in the Township of Oro-Medonte, when they observed a vehicle travelling at a noticeably high rate of speed. The officer confirmed the speed to be 141 km per hour in a posted 90 km per hour zone. As a result, a 23-year-old of Minesing was charged with: Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed, contrary to Section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.
Shortly thereafter, around 2:15 pm, an officer of the Orillia OPP was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 11 Northbound in the Township of Oro-Medonte, and observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The officer confirmed the speed to be 141 km per hour in a posted 90 km per hour zone. As a result, a 24-year-old from North York was charged with: Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed, contrary to Section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.
Later that afternoon at 3:30 pm, that same officer was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 11 Northbound in the Township of Oro-Medonte, and observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The officer confirmed the speed to be 141 km per hour in a posted 90 km per hour zone. As a result, a 41-year-old from Utterson was charged with: Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed, contrary to Section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.
On April 19, 2025, just after 1:00 pm, an officer was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 11 Northbound in the Township of Oro-Medonte, and observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The officer confirmed the speed to be 149 km per hour in a posted 90 km per hour zone. As a result, a 21-year-old G2 driver from Brampton was charged with: Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed, contrary to Section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.
All drivers received a 30-day licence suspension, and their vehicles were impounded for 14 days. All are to appear in court at a later date.
Drivers and members of the public are reminded to respect our communities, comply with all laws, and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighborhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.
Members of Orillia 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 observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
Don’t miss out on Doppler!
Sign up here to receive our email digest with links to our most recent stories.
Local news in your inbox so you don’t miss anything!
Click here to support local news
0 Comments