NS Man Facing Stunt Driving Charges for Allegedly Reaching Speed of 248 km/h

Published on April 30, 2024

A 21-year-old Nova Scotia man is facing charges after an RCMP officer clocked a sports car driving 248 kilometres per hour—more than two times above the posted speed limit. An officer conducting traffic enforcement in Timberlea, roughly 20 minutes east of Halifax, pulled over a BMW i8 on April 29 that was allegedly travelling 138 km/h above the 110 km/h speed limit on Highway 103, the RCMP said in a press release. The late-night incident resulted in stunt driving charges, a $2,422 fine, and a seven-day driver’s licence suspension, police said, adding the driver’s vehicle was also towed. “The RCMP is committed to reducing serious injuries and fatal collisions by prevention, education, and enforcement,” police said. “Remember, speeding and aggressive driving increases the risks of collision. Slow down and don’t be distracted.”...

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