A young man has been charged with the criminal offence of Dangerous Driving after he was found driving 146 km/h in a 60 km/h zone in Vaughan.
On August 19 at around 12:50 a.m., a York police officer conducting speed enforcement on Major Mackenzie Drive West near Highway 50 observed a vehicle that appeared to be speeding eastbound on Major Mackenzie Drive. Using a speed measuring device, it was determined that the driver was travelling 86 km/h above the posted limit.
A 22-year-old man from Brampton was charged with the provincial Highway Traffic Act offences of Stunt Driving and Speeding, as well as the criminal offence of Dangerous Driving. His driver’s licence was seized on the spot and suspended for 30 days. The BMW motor vehicle he was operating was impounded for 14 days.
Police say ‘dangerous driving’ occurs when a person operates a conveyance (e.g., a motor vehicle) in a manner that, having regard to all of the circumstances, is dangerous to the public. Excessive speeding is an example of driving behaviour that can be considered dangerous.
Sergeant Clint Whitney says some speeds are so egregious that a traffic ticket or summons is insufficient to deal with the gravity of the situation. When warranted, York police officers are prepared to lay criminal charges.
Speeding is a major factor in many motor vehicle collisions and is often an aggravating factor in tragic incidents that result in death and serious bodily harm.
The public is encouraged to call 9-1-1 if you they dangerous driving behaviour that could cause serious injury or loss of life. Try to note the vehicle’s location, direction of travel, make, model, licence plate number and the driver’s description.
Anyone with information about this crime, or any serious traffic-related enforcement issue, can contact the York Regional Police Road Safety Bureau’s Regional Enforcement Priorities (REP) team at 1-866-876-5423, ext.7703, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
