Impaired driver caught speeding 157 km/h on Highway 417 near Kanata
A 25-year-old from Tecumseh was stopped Saturday night on the west-end route; OPP also charged him with impaired driving and suspended his licence for 90 days.
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Ontario Provincial Police stopped an impaired driver doing 157 km/h on Highway 417 heading toward Kanata Avenue early Saturday evening, resulting in stunt driving and impaired driving charges.
The 25-year-old man from Tecumseh, Ontario, was pulled over around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday. Police suspended his licence for 90 days and impounded the vehicle for two weeks for stunt driving. OPP policy mandates stunt driving charges for any driver exceeding 150 km/h on 400-series highways.
The case reflects concerns about aggressive speeding on highways near Ottawa.
Speed limits on Highway 417 through Ottawa's west neighbourhoods—including Ashton, Stittsville, Kanata, and Bells Corners—were increased to 110 km/h in late August, following multi-year pilot projects in 2022 and 2024. The Ontario government has argued the increases are evidence-based and align the province with Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Nova Scotia, where 110 km/h is standard. The man charged Saturday was traveling at speeds well above those limits.
The facts
What was the driver's speed?
The driver was traveling at 157 km/h on Highway 417 near Kanata.
What are the charges?
The 25-year-old from Tecumseh was charged with stunt driving and impaired driving.
What penalties did he face?
His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for two weeks.
What is the speed limit on Highway 417 through Ottawa's west end?
The speed limit on Highway 417 through Ottawa's west neighbourhoods, including Kanata, is 110 km/h as of late August.
