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17-year-old charged with stunting after vehicle clocked at 75 km/h over speed limit

Nova Scotia RCMP have charged a 17-year-old man with stunting. File / Global News

Nova Scotia RCMP have charged a 17-year-old man with stunting after clocking a vehicle travelling at 175 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.

The incident happened at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Thursday near Point Edward, N.S.

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The driver’s licence has been suspended for seven days, the vehicle was seized and he has been charged with stunting.

Stunting brings with it a $2,422.50 fine on conviction.

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The driver, whose name cannot be released due to his age, is from Sydney, N.S.

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