The Windsor Police Service Amherstburg detachment, SUV, March 1, 2024. (Photo by Maureen Revait)The Windsor Police Service Amherstburg detachment, SUV, March 1, 2024. (Photo by Maureen Revait)
Windsor

Three stopped for stunt driving in Amherstburg on Mother's Day

Windsor police's Amherstburg detachment was busy on Sunday, charging people for driving too fast.

Three people were stopped for alleged stunt driving over the course of Mother's Day.

The first person was stopped at about 12:40 a.m. on Sunday on County Road 9 near Middle Side Road. An 18-year-old man was cited for going 142 kilometres per hour in an 80-kilometre-per-hour zone.

Officers conducted a second traffic stop on a motorcyclist at around 9:30 p.m., on Texas Road east of Front Road North. The 22-year-old rider was ticketed for going 104 kilometres per hour in a 50 zone.

The third and final stop took place at around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, on County Road 9 near Texas Road. A 19-year-old driver was clocked going 167 kilometres per hour in an 80 zone.

All three drivers had their vehicles impounded for 14 days, and their licences were suspended for 30 days.

The charges have not been proven in court.

Read More Local Stories

Stratford Festival Theatre. Photo by Richard Bain.

Stratford Festival fundraiser hits $45M goal

The achievement arrives at a pivotal moment for the organization, celebrating Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino’s legacy during his final season while positioning the Festival for its next era under incoming Artistic Director Jonathan Church.