Ottawa Police Issue 5 Charges for Stunt Driving on Standherd Drive Friday Night

Ottawa police pulled over five stunt drivers in Barrhaven over the weekend, including one driver who was doing 181 km/h on Strandherd Drive.

Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs says officers focused on street racing and speeding in Barrhaven on Friday night, issuing 61 tickets.

“After years of complaints about traffic, we launched the #ResidentsMatter initiative to combat nighttime speeding, street racing and noise pollution,” Stubbs said Monday night at the Ottawa Police Services Board meeting.

“The team has been deployed on multiple evenings to focus on problem areas, with a particular focus on the Strandherd Drive and Greenbank Road areas of Barrhaven, as this is the most problematic meeting place in the city.”

Stubbs said the 61 charges included five stunt driving citations, which included a 30-day license suspension and 14-day vehicle impound. Stubbs told reporters the five stunt drivers were stopped while driving between 70 mph and 112 mph on Strandherd Drive.

“A five for stunt driving, that’s a great success,” said Stubbs.

Ottawa police have issued more than 230 stunt driving charges so far in 2024.