Windsor police have apprehended a motorist accused of engaging in what authorities are characterizing as stunt driving after the vehicle was allegedly clocked traveling at nearly double the posted speed limit.
The incident occurred on Wyandotte Street East, where the speed limit is clearly marked at 50 km/h. According to law enforcement officials, the driver was operating their vehicle at a staggering 99 km/h - just one kilometer per hour shy of double the legal limit.
This excessive speed immediately qualified the violation under Ontario's stunt driving legislation, which carries severe penalties including immediate license suspension and vehicle impoundment.
Police emphasized the particular danger posed by such behavior on Wyandotte Street, a thoroughfare that runs through residential and business areas where pedestrians and other road users are frequently present. "This type of driving puts everyone at risk," a police representative stated, highlighting the potential for catastrophic consequences at such elevated speeds.
The accused driver now faces multiple charges under the Highway Traffic Act, including stunt driving and speeding. The vehicle was immediately impounded for seven days, and the driver's license has been suspended for 30 days - both standard penalties for stunt driving offenses in Ontario.
This incident comes amid increased police focus on road safety across Windsor, with authorities conducting targeted enforcement in areas known for speeding and aggressive driving. Police are reminding motorists that stunt driving charges apply not just to racing and stunt maneuvers, but also to excessive speeding - defined as 40 km/h or more over the limit in areas where the maximum is less than 80 km/h.
Local residents have expressed concern about speeding in the area, with several noting that this incident underscores ongoing traffic safety issues in Windsor neighborhoods.
