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DARTMOUTH: A man from Wellington and woman from Fall River were among three people caught going more than the posted speed limit on Jan. 21.
In a news release, Halifax Regional police say members of their Traffic Unit observed three vehicles driving in excess of 50 km/h over the speed limit on Hwy 102 in Halifax and Hwy 111 in Dartmouth.
A 43-year-old Wellington man was nabbed for going 151 km/h in a 100 km/h zone; while a 34-year-old Fall River woman was caught going 170 km/h in a 100 zone.
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The third person, a 51-year-old Porters Lake man, was picked up for going 101 km/h in a 50 km/h zone.
All were ticketed for stunting under the Motor Vehicle Act, a charge that is automatically laid when a vehicle is travelling more than 50 km/h over the speed limit.
In addition, all three were suspended from driving for one week and their vehicles were seized and towed.
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The fine in Nova Scotia for stunting is $2,422.50 and six points are assigned to the driver’s record.In a continued effort to address traffic safety issues and educate citizens on the rules of the road, our officers focus on speed enforcement.
HRP said that all Nova Scotians have a role to play in keeping our roads safe. If you see someone driving dangerously, report it to police by calling 911.21-8868/21-8846/21-8810.
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