Media Release for Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Calls for Service:
(Feb 3 at 8:00am – Feb 4 at 8:00am) 99

Stunt Driving

A 21-year-old Peterborough man was charged with stunt driving after a traffic stop on Tuesday evening.

At approximately 11:20pm on February 3, 2026, officers on general patrol spotted a vehicle going 97 km/hr in a 50 km/hr. A traffic stop was conducted in the area of Clonsilla Avenue and Whitefield Drive.

As a result, the G2 driver was charged with stunt driving. Their driver’s license was suspended for 30 days and the vehicle impounded for 14 days.

Please slow down. We are all responsible for ensuring our roads are safe.

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217

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