BMW stopped in 90 km/h zone; licence suspension and vehicle impoundment issued
NIPIGON, ON — A 21-year-old from Thunder Bay is facing a stunt driving charge after Ontario Provincial Police in Nipigon stopped a vehicle for allegedly travelling 145 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone.
OPP say the incident occurred March 1, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m. An officer with the Nipigon Detachment, using a radar speed-measuring device, observed a 2020 BMW at the reported speed. A traffic stop was conducted.
The driver has been charged with:
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Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed
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Speeding: 145 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone
Police say the driver received a 30-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
OPP reminder on aggressive driving
The OPP say they continue to target aggressive driving through enforcement and public education. Anyone who witnesses aggressive or dangerous driving is urged to call 9-1-1.
