Driver fined for going nearly 60 km/h over posted speed limit: N.B. police

A stunting fine was issued and a vehicle was impounded near Moncton, police say. (Courtesy of New Brunswick RCMP)

A driver is facing a stunting fine after speeding down Route 2 near Moncton, N.B., on Friday morning.

A member of the provincial RCMP Traffic Unit stopped the vehicle for travelling 169 km/h in a 110 km/h zone, police say.

The officer issued a $604.50 fine and the vehicle was towed and impounded at the owner’s expense.

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