PRO-ACTIVE ENFORCEMENT RESULTS IN TWO DRIVERS BEING CHARGED FOR STUNT DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 60
(HUNTSVILLE, ON) - Members of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two individuals with stunt driving through pro-active traffic stops on Highway 60 in the Town of Huntsville.
On June 8, 2025, around 4:37pm, an officer of the Huntsville OPP was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 60 when they observed a vehicle travelling at a noticeably high rate of speed. The officer confirmed the speed to be 122 km per hour in a posted 70 km per hour zone.
As a result, Rajkaran GREWAL, 24-year-old of Winnipeg MB was charged with: Drive Motor Vehicle - Perform Stunt - Excessive Speed, contrary to Section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.
On June 16, 2025 around 4:43pm, an officer of the Huntsville OPP was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 60, and observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The officer confirmed the speed to be 123 km per hour in a posted 70 km per hour zone.
As a result, Connor REID, 25-year-old from Burks Falls was charged with: Drive Motor Vehicle - Perform Stunt - Excessive Speed, contrary to Section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.
Both drivers received a 30-day license suspension, and their vehicles were impounded for 14 days. All are to appear in court at a later date.
Possible Penalties Upon Conviction:
- Fines: A minimum fine of $2,000, and a maximum of $10,000
- Demerit Points: Six demerit points will be added to your driving record
- License Suspension: A first-time conviction can result in a license suspension of one to three years
- Jail Time: Up to six months in jail is a possibility for a first offense
- Driver Improvement Course: A mandatory driver improvement course
- Insurance Costs: A conviction may impact your insurance premiums
- Long-term Consequences: Subsequent convictions will result in progressively harsher penalties, including potential lifetime license suspension