Police: Stunt driving, 20 people charged with speeding

Man charged with stunt driving

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning, an officer on general patrol observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Queens Line.

The officer recorded the man driving 151 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone.

The 29-year-old Wheatley man was charged with stunt driving.

His driver’s license has been suspended for seven days and his vehicle has been impounded for seven days as per the Vehicle Impoundment Program.

He will be required to attend Provincial Offences Court on September 16, 2020.

Traffic enforcement

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, members of the Traffic Unit conducted speed enforcement on Mill Street and Middle Line in the Tilbury area.

In total, 20 motorists were stopped and charged with speeding.

Man charged with suspended driving

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night, an officer on general patrol observed a man, known to be a suspended driver, behind the wheel of a vehicle travelling on Grand Avenue East in Chatham.

The officer initiated a traffic stop and confirmed that the man was suspended for unpaid fines.

The 37-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with driving while under suspension and using a plate not authorized for the vehicle.

His vehicle was towed from the scene and impounded.

He will be required to attend Provincial Offences Court on August 12, 2020.

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