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)
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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.

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