Provincial RCMP say 13 people faced stunting charges in January.
The charges are as follows; 194 km/h on Highway 103 in Bridgewater, 175 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Highway 101 in Yarmouth, 173 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Highway 102 in Bedford, 165 km/h in a 110 km/h zone on Highway 104 in Westchester and 155 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Highway 105 in Baddeck Bay.
Stunting is defined by police as being any person who operates a motor vehicle on a highway in a race, in a contest, while performing a stunt or on a bet or wager.
Anyone driving a motor vehicle 50 km/h or more, over a speed limit, may be charged with stunting.
The fine for stunting in Nova Scotia is $2,422.50 for a first offence, six points on your license and an immediate seven-day roadside license suspension.
Nova Scotia RCMP release monthly provincial stunting statistics for January 2022 #NovaScotia https://t.co/GHSNxWyhNg pic.twitter.com/LgFbOfU8GY
— RCMP, Nova Scotia (@RCMPNS) February 10, 2022
