Two Stoney Creek drivers charged with stunt driving on Halloween night
Published November 1, 2019 at 2:36 pm
Hamilton police say two Stoney Creek drivers were arrested for Stunt Driving after being observed racing in the area of Queenston Road and Lake Avenue Drive Halloween night.
Hamilton police say two Stoney Creek drivers were arrested for Stunt Driving after being observed racing in the area of Queenston Road and Lake Avenue Drive Halloween night.
On Thursday, October 31, 2019, shortly before 11:30 p.m., while on proactive patrol, a Hamilton Police officer observed a Toyota SUV attempting to pass a BMW sedan as they were travelling eastbound on Queenston Road approaching Lake Avenue.
Once at the intersection the vehicles stopped for the red light. When the signal changed to green, both vehicles sped off and maintained a speed which exceeded the posted speed limit for several blocks.
The officer was able to safely stop both vehicles in the area of Queenston Road and Gray Road.
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A traffic stop was conducted and police confirmed the drivers held valid licences. Police have charged a 23-year-old Stoney Creek man and a 36-year-old Stoney Creek man with stunt driving.
Both drivers are scheduled to appear in court in late November by way of court summons, to answer to the charges.
In accordance with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, stunt driving violations result in an immediate seven-day driver’s licence suspension and vehicle impoundment for the same period.
If found guilty in court, the penalties for stunt driving could include a fine between $2000 – $10,000, up to six months in jail and a two-year licence suspension.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 905-546-2963.
To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.
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