North Bay police have charged a driver after a traffic stop early in the morning in the 1100 block of Lakeshore Drive. The driver was clocked traveling at 81 km/h in a community safety zone, where the posted speed limit is 40 km/h. The incident occurred on May 26, 2026, around 1:50 AM EDT.
According to police, the vehicle was stopped for excessive speeding in an area designated as a community safety zone, which typically includes school zones, playgrounds, or high-pedestrian areas. The driver now faces charges under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act.
Community safety zones are intended to protect vulnerable road users, and penalties for speeding in these zones are enhanced. Speeding at more than double the limit carries significant fines, potential license suspension, and possible jail time.
Police remind drivers to obey speed limits, especially in areas where children, seniors, and other pedestrians are likely to be present. The identity of the driver has not been released, and the matter is pending a court appearance.
