Nipigon OPP charged four drivers with stunt driving over Thanksgiving weekend. Each received a 30-day licence suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment
Police report alleged speeds of up to 146 km/h; all four drivers received licence suspensions and vehicle impoundments
NIPIGON — Four drivers face stunt driving charges following separate traffic stops by Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police over the Thanksgiving long weekend.
Police reported alleged speeds ranging from 120 km/h in a 70 km/h zone to 146 km/h in a 90 km/h zone between October 9 and October 12, 2026.
Each driver received a 30-day administrative driver’s licence suspension, and each vehicle was impounded for 14 days, according to OPP.
Four Separate Traffic Stops
OPP provided the following details about the incidents:
| Date and approximate time | Vehicle | Alleged speed | Posted limit | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026, 4 p.m. | White Hyundai Palisade | 145 km/h | 90 km/h | 22-year-old from Marathon, Ontario |
| October 10, 2026, 8:30 a.m. | Black Dodge Ram pickup truck | 120 km/h | 70 km/h | 40-year-old from Edmonton, Alberta |
| October 10, 2026, 4:20 p.m. | White Honda car | 144 km/h | 90 km/h | 22-year-old from Kitchener, Ontario |
| October 12, 2026, 11 a.m. | Grey Ford van | 146 km/h | 90 km/h | 59-year-old from Longlac, Ontario |
Police said officers were conducting general patrol duties when they observed the vehicles. A LiDAR speed-measuring device was used in the first three incidents, according to the release.
Drivers Face Court Appearances
All four drivers were charged under Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act with Drive Motor Vehicle — Perform Stunt — Excessive Speed.
They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at later dates.
The charges have not been proven in court. Each accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
OPP Urges Public to Report Aggressive Driving
OPP said enforcement and public education remain part of its efforts to address aggressive driving.
Anyone who suspects someone is driving aggressively is urged by police to call 911 to report it.
