Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid a serious charge against a driver from Wahnapitae following a high-speed traffic stop in Greater Sudbury. The incident, which occurred on December 12, 2025, resulted in a stunt driving allegation after the vehicle was allegedly clocked travelling at a dangerous speed.
Details of the High-Speed Stop
The traffic enforcement action took place on Coniston Hydro Road. According to the OPP, an officer recorded the motorist's speed at 150 kilometres per hour. The posted speed limit on that roadway was not specified in the release, but the recorded speed is significantly above typical municipal road limits, prompting immediate police intervention.
The driver, a resident of Wahnapitae, was subsequently charged under Ontario's stunt driving legislation. This law targets excessively dangerous driving behaviours that far exceed the legal speed limit.
Consequences of a Stunt Driving Charge in Ontario
A stunt driving charge in Ontario carries severe and immediate penalties. Upon being charged, a driver faces an automatic 30-day licence suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment at the roadside. These are administrative penalties that apply regardless of the eventual court outcome.
If convicted in court, the consequences escalate significantly and can include:
- A fine of between $2,000 and $10,000.
- A further licence suspension of up to two years for a first conviction.
- Six demerit points added to the driver's record.
- Significantly increased insurance premiums for several years.
- Potential for a jail term of up to six months, particularly for repeat offenders.
OPP's Ongoing Traffic Safety Focus
This charge underscores the provincial police's continued focus on aggressive and dangerous driving behaviours. The OPP regularly conducts targeted enforcement campaigns on highways and municipal roads across Ontario to deter speeding and stunt driving.
The incident serves as a stark reminder to all motorists in the Greater Sudbury area and beyond about the risks and severe legal ramifications of excessive speeding. Police emphasize that speed is a major contributing factor in fatal collisions and that enforcement of speed limits is a critical component of road safety strategy.
The case is now proceeding through the Ontario court system. The name of the accused was not released by police in the initial report.
