Huron OPP report yet another racing driver

By: Huron County OPP  September 26, 2016  1354

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A female driver of Oakville has been charged with Racing, following a traffic stop that took place Sept. 23. 

Just before 7 a.m., a Huron County OPP officer spotted a Dodge Ram pick-up truck traveling westbound on Huron Road outside of Goderich at a high rate of speed. 
 

The officer confirmed his visual observations of the approaching vehicle with a RADAR device and confirmed the speed of the racing truck to be travelling in excess of 50 km/h over the posted 80 km/h zone speed limit. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver was subsequently charged.
 

Marcelline ROULEAU, 34, of Oakville has been charged with “Race a Motor Vehicle.” She has a court appearance scheduled for Nov. 1, at Provincial Offences Act Court in Goderich. Her licence has suspended for seven days and her motor vehicle will be impounded for a week. 

*THIS CHARGE HAS YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*
 

KNOW THE PENALTIES FOR RACING
 

• An immediate seven-day licence suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment at roadside.

• If convicted:

  • Fines from $2,000 to $10,000
  • Courts can impose a driver licence suspension of up to 10 years for a second conviction within 10 years
  • The accumulation of six demerit points, a maximum licence suspension of two years for a first conviction and a maximum six months in jail.
  • Increased insurance premiums

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