**** Via RCMP
A motorcycle can go fast. Experience takes time
A 16-year-old rider was stopped on Hwy. 103 near Hubley after being recorded travelling 186 km/h.
The youth was also found to be operating the motorcycle without the proper class of licence.
As a result:
• The driver was fined $2,422.50 for stunting.
• The vehicle was towed and seized for seven days.
• The driver's licence was suspended for seven days.
Speed and inexperience can be a dangerous combination.
At higher speeds:
There’s less time to react to hazards
More distance is needed to stop
The risk of serious injury in a collision increases dramatically
Before getting behind the wheel or handlebars of any vehicle, make sure you have the proper training, licence and experience for the road ahead. Speeding puts everyone at risk. Slow down, obey posted speed limits, and help keep Nova Scotia roads safe.
