Driver, 64, charged with stunt driving on Ottawa highway

Ottawa police say a 64-year-old driver was spotted going 159 km/h on Highway 174 in Ottawa’s east end on Saturday. The driver is facing a charge of stunt driving. (Ottawa Police Service/X)

A 64-year-old driver and a G1 licenced driver cruising around in mom’s SUV spent the Easter weekend without a vehicle after being stopped for stunt driving over the holiday weekend.

The Ottawa Police Service Traffic Escort and Enforcement Unit kept an eye on Ottawa roads over the weekend.

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Police said on Saturday, a 64-year-old driver was observed going 159 km/h on Highway 174 at Montreal Road. The speed limit is 100 km/h.

A 19-year-old driver was also spotted going 53 km/h over the speed limit on Bank Street at Athans Street. Police say the driver was driving their mom’s SUV.

OPS Traffic Escort Unit officers kept speeding in-check earlier today…including 2 Stunt Driving charges…one 64yr old driver doing 159 in the 100km/h zone on the 174 at Montreal Rd & a 19yr old G1 Licensed driver doing 53km OVER the limit (Mom’s SUV) on Bank St at Athans St. pic.twitter.com/Ihh2Wcecuy

— OPS Traffic Escort & Enforcement Unit (@OPSTrafficCM) April 20, 2025

The charge of stunt driving includes a 30-day licence suspension, and their vehicle is impounded for 14 days.

Upon conviction, offenders can face a fine between $2,000 and $10,000.