A 26-year-old Kitchener man is facing several charges after being caught driving 142 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on Huron Road. The Waterloo Regional Police Service pulled the driver over for travelling more than double the posted speed limit, which qualifies as stunt driving under the provincial Highway Traffic Act.
The driver now faces charges of stunt driving, speeding, and careless driving. As part of the immediate roadside penalties, the man received a 30-day driver’s licence suspension and his vehicle was impounded for 14 days. If convicted in court, he faces further penalties, including a fine between $2,000 and $10,000, six demerit points, a licence suspension lasting one to three years, and up to six months in jail.
This incident comes as local police continue to focus on road safety following the removal of automated speed cameras from school zones last November. The provincial government mandated the removal of these cameras under legislation passed in October 2025. In response to the loss of this automated tool, the local police service has proposed creating a dedicated six-officer road safety team as part of its 2026 budget.
Excessive speed remains a significant concern for regional authorities. In 2024, police laid 586 stunt driving charges and 22,777 total road safety charges across the region. Recent enforcement efforts have been active, including an initiative in April 2026 on Hespeler Road where officers issued 11 speeding charges and laid four stunt driving charges during a three-hour window.
