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Three stunt driving charges laid in Chatham-Kent

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A driver was clocked speeding more than 60 km/h over the posted limit in Chatham-Kent. (Source: OPP West/Twitter)

Ontario Provincial Police in Chatham-Kent charged three young drivers with stunt driving last week.

Elgin County OPP stopped a driver on in Chatham-Kent on Tuesday, July 11 who was speeding more than 55 km/h over the posted limit on St. Clair Road.

Police say the 19-year-old Sarnia driver was charged with stunt driving as a result.

Officers stopped another speeder two days later who was travelling westbound on Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent.

Police say the 23-year-old driver was speeding more than 55 km/h over the posted limit. The motorist was also charged with stunt driving as a result.

A third driver was charged with stunt driving on the 401 around 10:20 p.m. on Saturday.

Police pulled over the vehicle after it was clocked travelling more than 60 km/h over the posted limit.

Police say as a result of the investigation, the 20-year-old driver was charged.

OPP warn excessive speeding is the leading cause of fatal collisions. Police are reminding drivers to slow down and drive safe.

In Ontario, if you are driving 40 km or more over the posted speed limit in a zone with a speed limit of less than 80 km, you can be charged with stunt driving under the Highway Traffic Act.

Immediate penalties for drivers caught street racing or stunt driving is a 30-day licence suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment.

If you are convicted, the minimum first-time fine for stunt driving is $2,000 and the fine can increase to a maximum fine of $10,000.