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CTV News
09-07-2025
- CTV News
Driver suspended since 2021 stopped on Ottawa road, police say
Ottawa police step up patrols in wake of D.C. shooting A 37-year-old man suspended from driving for four years is facing new charges after being stopped on an Ottawa road. The Ottawa Police Service's Traffic Escort and Enforcement Unit says the driver of a pickup truck was stopped in the area of Knoxdale Road and Woodroffe Avenue. Police say the driver had a criminal suspension for impaired driving since 2021. The driver was charged with driving while suspended and having no insurance, and the vehicle was impounded for 45 days. 'Outstanding work by our OPS Traffic Escort Unit earlier today…removing another high-risk driver from city streets,' police said. Outstanding work by our OPS Traffic Escort Unit earlier today…removing another high-risk driver from city streets near Knoxdale & Woodroffe Ave; 37yr old male with Criminal Suspension (Impaired) since 2021…driving while Suspended & no Insurance. Vehicle impounded 45 days. — OPS Traffic Escort & Enforcement Unit (@OPSTrafficCM) July 8, 2025 Drivers charged with stunt driving Three drivers were stopped for stunt driving on Highway 174 in Ottawa's east end. Police say one driver was stopped going 142 km/h in the 80 km/h construction zone on the highway. 'High speeds and construction zones are never a good mix,' police said on X.' '(Monday), a member of the OPS Traffic Escort Unit was able to 'pump-the-brakes on one driver.' High speeds and construction zones are never a good mix; yesterday a member of OPS' Traffic Escort Unit was able to 'pump-the-brakes' on one driver doing 142 thru the 80km/h construction zone along the 174 East near Orleans Blvd. Stunt charge, court date & vehicle impounded. — OPS Traffic Escort & Enforcement Unit (@OPSTrafficCM) July 8, 2025 Police also reported a motorcyclist was stopped going 140 km/h on Highway 174, and the driver of an SUV was observed going 145 km/h. The three drivers are charged with stunt driving, which includes a 30-day licence suspension and the vehicle impounded for 14 days.
CTV News
03-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Driver calls mom for a ride after being charged with stunt driving in Ottawa
An Ottawa driver had to call their mother to come pick them up after being caught speeding 51 kilometres over the speed limit in Manotick. The Ottawa Police Service's Traffic Escort and Enforcement Unit charged several drivers for stunt driving over the weekend. Police say a driver was observed going 101 km/h in a 50 km/h zone along McCordick Road on Sunday. 'Nothing like needing your mother to come pick you up after being caught doing 101 in a 50 km/h zone along McCordick Road…(flying past a resident out trimming his lawn),' police said on X. 'Turning what should have been a relaxing Sunday afternoon into a significantly more consequential day.' The driver was charged with stunt driving, which includes a 30-day licence suspension, and the vehicle impounded for 14 days. Nothing like needing your mother to come pick you up after being caught doing 101 in a 50km/h zone along McCordick Rd…(flying past a resident out trimming his lawn) turning what should have been a relaxing Sunday afternoon into a significantly more consequential day. #Stunt — OPS Traffic Escort & Enforcement Unit (@OPSTrafficCM) June 2, 2025 Police say officers also caught drivers going 62 km/h, 67 km/h, and 57 km/h over the posted speed limits along Greenbank, Strandherd and Liembank Roads this weekend. 'OPS Traffic Escort & OPP officers continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to late-night high-speed, high-risk & disruptive behaviour as part of OPS' Residents Matter initiative,' police said.
