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EXCESSIVE SPEED AND ALCOHOL RESULTS IN A SUSPENSION


(LAKESHORE, ON)- A Lakeshore resident has been charged with Stunt Driving following a traffic stop that took place in Lakeshore last Friday.

On July 17, 2025, at approximately 11:50 pm an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer from the Lakeshore Detachment was conducting RADAR patrols on Rochester Townline in the Municipality of Lakeshore, when a motor vehicle was observed travelling at a high rate of speed. The officer utilized a RADAR device and was able to measure the speed of the vehicle at a rate of 155 km/h in the posted 80 km/h zone.

The officer initiated a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, it was apparent the driver had recently consumed an alcoholic beverage at which time a roadside screening device was administered.

As a result of the traffic stop, 28-year-old male from Lakeshore, was charged with:

  • Drive Motor Vehicle - Perform stunt - Excessive speed

The driver was issued a 3-day drivers licence suspension for the alcohol offence, a 30-day driving suspension and 14-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute for the speeding offence.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor at a later date to answer to the charge.


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