As Nova Scotia's Provincial Police, road safety is a top priority. In an effort to keep citizens informed about enforcement on our roadways, the RCMP is releasing statistics on stunting charges for May 2024.
In May, the Nova Scotia RCMP charged 23 drivers with stunting on a number of highways across the province. The following drivers were caught travelling at speeds that caused significant concern:
- 135 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Highway 4 in Big Pond Centre
- 190 km/h in a 110 km/h zone on Highway 101 in Mount Denson
- 154 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Highway 101 in Beaver River
Stunting is defined as any person who operates a motor vehicle on a highway in a race, in a contest, while performing a stunt or on a bet or wager. Anyone driving a motor vehicle 50 Km/hr or more, over a speed limit, may be charged with stunting.
The fine for stunting in Nova Scotia is $2,422.50 for a first offence, six points on your licence and an immediate seven-day roadside licence suspension.
Speed is one of the major causes of serious injury and fatal collisions on our roads. Road safety is a priority for the RCMP and drivers are reminded to make it their priority as well. If you see someone driving unsafely on our roads, please report it by calling the RCMP at 1-800-803-RCMP (7267). If you believe it is an emergency, call 911.
CORRECTION: Please note there was an error in the data previously reported for January to April 2024. This is the correct information for total drivers charged by the Nova Scotia RCMP on a number of highways across the province: January - 11; February - 9; March - 11; April - 12.