They are called novice drivers. Perhaps the one below was so rapt in attention to the road in front, that he not only forgot the amount of pressure on the gas pedal, but the half a dozen or so police cruisers following behind with lights flashing demanding the driver stop.
Perhaps the driver was also hard of hearing – or more likely had ear phones on – as police sirens also failed to have the desired impact.
With “hefty fines” this is one violation the motorist is not likely to forget in a hurry.
Being a new driver isn’t an excuse we want to hear when you are going 86 in a 50, and don’t stop for the police for over 1.2 kms. lights and sirens mean stop. Several hefty fines laid to this novice driver who will hopefully learn a thing or two now. #slowdown #back2school ^bb pic.twitter.com/0Nn7pZxVBI
— DRPS Traffic Services (@DRPSRoadSafety) January 4, 2023
Meanwhile, Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) East Division officers yesterday charged a motorist (below) with stunt driving at Energy Drive and Holt Road in Clarington.
The driver was travelling 124kmh in a posted 60-zone, police said.
The person got a 30-day licence suspension, 14-day vehicle impoundment and six demerit points.
DRPS Traffic Services meanwhile, was monitoring traffic along Altona Road and Pickering Concession Road 4 in Pickering, which is a posted 80kmh road.
If someone is sick and you’re going to their residence, don’t speed. Determine if that person requires an ambulance. If they don’t require an ambulance, you don’t need to speed, warned the police.
In another instance, this time on Highway 7 and Sideline 32 in the City of Pickering’s hamlet of Green River which is a posted 60kmh zone, another speeding driver was caught (below).
The motorist claimed being late for scheduled work. Appropriate charges laid, said the police.
“Hard of hearing” isn’t a appropriate comment since hearing is not a legal requirement for driving according to the mto and ministry