The Guelph Police Service suspended the licences and impounded the vehicles of two people caught driving at extreme speeds in Guelph, Ontario, during the weekend of February 27, 2026. These stops were part of ongoing efforts to improve safety on local roads where high speeds pose a danger to the public.
On the morning of Friday, February 27, 2026, officers caught a 38-year-old woman driving 95 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. The following afternoon, on Saturday, February 28, 2026, a 23-year-old man was recorded driving 81 km/h in a 40 km/h community safety zone.
Both drivers faced immediate consequences at the roadside, including a 30-day licence suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment. These penalties apply to anyone caught driving 40 km/h or more over the limit on roads where the speed limit is set at less than 80 km/h.
This strict enforcement supports a safety plan approved by the City of Guelph in March 2025. As part of that plan, the city turned several school zones into permanent 40 km/h zones that stay in place 24 hours a day to protect residents and pedestrians.
Police officials noted that these types of dangerous driving charges have become more common lately. In 2023, there were 144 charges laid for high-speed driving in the community, up from the 97 charges recorded during 2022.
