Written by ManitouwadgeMarathon OPP on 11 December 2015
MARATHON ON – On Highway 17 in the Marathon area over the previous week, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have charged two drivers under the Highway Traffic Act for speeding 50km/hr over the posted speed limit.
Drivers are reminded that driving speeds of 50km/hr over the posted speed limit face severe penalties including:
- 7 day licence suspension
- 7 day vehicle impoundment
- Minimum fine $2000 up to $10,000
- 6 license demerit points
Also drivers of the vehicle are responsible for the tow and storage fee of the vehicle as well as paying a drivers licence re-instatement fee.
Racing or Stunt driving can also include jumping a green light, wheelies or even doing donuts. There are many Construction Zones on our highways. Speed limit signs are posted in the areas and drivers are asked to adjust their speeds according to the speed limits posted.
Drivers in the Marathon area are reminded of the Construction Zone designation east of Marathon on Highway 17. This zone is from approximately 3.6km west of the Pic River Bridge (Highway 627), to 2.6km east of the Pic River bridge (Highway 627).
The public is encouraged to contact police at 1-800-310-1122 whenever suspecting that a driver is operating a motor vehicle in a dangerous manner.
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MARATHON ON – On Highway 17 in the Marathon area over the previous week, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have charged two drivers under the Highway Traffic Act for speeding 50km/hr over the posted speed limit.
