The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to highlight the important role that community members of Chatham-Kent play in helping to keep our roads safe.
On June 3, 2026, a concerned citizen contacted the Chatham-Kent Police Service regarding a white pickup truck reportedly travelling at excessive speed on Pioneer Line between St. Clair Road and Prince Albert Road during the early morning hours. Acting on the information provided, members of the Traffic Management Office conducted targeted speed enforcement in the area.
On June 4, 2026, at approximately 06:50 hrs, officers observed a vehicle matching the description provided by the community member travelling eastbound at a significant rate of speed. Officers confirmed the vehicle was travelling at 175 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. A traffic stop was conducted and a 23-year-old male from Pain Court was charged with:
- Drive-Motor-Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Speed in excess of 50 km/h, contrary to section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA)
- Speeding, contrary to section 128 of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA)
As a result, the vehicle was impounded for 14 days, and the driver’s license was suspended for 30 days under provincial administrative penalties.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service encourages residents to continue reporting traffic concerns. When residents and police work together, we can address dangerous driving behaviour and help make our roads safer for everyone.