Members of the RCMP charged a 20 yr old female driver from Head of Chezzetcook with "Stunting" under Section 163(1)(f) of the Motor Vehicle Act.

On Wednesday, July 6, at 8:18 PM,  RCMP stopped a 20-year-old female for exceeding the legal speed limit.  She was traveling eastbound on Highway 107 (near Exit 21), Head of Chezzetcook, Nova Scotia.  Police seized the vehicle she was driving, a Dodge Charger.  If convicted, the minimum fine for a first offense is $2410.20.  As well, under the new "stunting" laws, drivers lose their licence for seven days and the car can be impounded as soon as they are stopped by police.

The driver, from Head of Chezzetcook will be appearing in court at a later date.

RCMP state that the speed was 176 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Halifax District - Media Release - July 7, 2011 (8:25 am) - Police file: 2011-99207

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