An Ottawa driver faces $10,000 in fines and is banned from driving for two years after being observed going 134 km/h over the speed limit on Highway 174
Ottawa Police say an officer observed a BMW travelling at 234 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Highway 174 near Blair Road on Sept. 20.
“The vehicle was then spotted by an Ottawa Police K9 Unit officer on Highway 417,” police said in a media release on Oct. 2. “The officer then attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled into the downtown core.”
On October 1, a 27-year-old man was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, stunt driving and flight from police.
On Wednesday, police said that following further investigation, which included police dash-cam video and surveillance footage from witnesses, the driver pleaded guilty. Police say the driver faces a $6,000 fine for stunt driving, $2,000 fine for careless driving and a $2,000 fine for failing to stop for police.
“Ottawa Police, along with our national capital policing partners, the OPP and RCMP, will continue to target and investigate these irresponsible and dangerous drivers who use our roads in a dangerous manner, ultimately putting innocent lives in danger,” Const. Phil Kane said in a statement.