Truck stopped on Highway patrol; licence suspension and vehicle impoundment issued
NIPIGON, ON — A driver from Armstrong is facing multiple charges, including stunt driving, after Ontario Provincial Police in Nipigon stopped a pickup truck for allegedly travelling 168 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone.
OPP say the incident happened Feb. 28, 2026, at about 1:40 p.m., when an officer with the Nipigon Detachment using a radar speed-measuring device observed a 2020 Dodge Ram at the reported speed. Police conducted a traffic stop.
A 38-year-old from Armstrong, Ontario has been charged with:
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Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed
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Driving without a licence
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Failing to surrender an insurance card
Police say the driver was issued 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 encouraged to report it by calling 9-1-1.
META (100 characters): Nipigon OPP charge Armstrong driver after alleged 168 km/h in 90 zone; truck impounded 14 days.
