NOVICE DRIVER, 17, CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED OPERATION AFTER HITTING GUARD RAIL; ONLY HOURS BEFORE SECOND MOTORIST CLOCKED SPEEDING MORE THAN 140 KM/H IN 70 KM/H ZONE

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com

HUNTSVILLE — Two drivers here were charged yesterday with impaired operation and stunt driving after being caught by police.

On March 31, at 3:15 p.m., police were called to a single vehicle collision on Brunel Road near Muskoka Road 10.

Several passing motorists called 911 when a vehicle hit the guard rails and after the driver fled the accident scene.

Officers responded and found the teenage driver at his residence, where they immediately suspected him of being under the influence of a substance.

After police conducted standard field sobriety tests and alcohol breath testing he was arrested.

And as a result a 17-year-old male, from Huntsville, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired — blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Young driver BAC above 0
  • Fail to remain at scene of collision

The driver —who cannot be identified as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act — was released to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge May 7, 2026.

He also received a 90-day licence suspension and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

  • In Ontario, drivers aged 21 and under, or those with G1/G2/M1/M2 licenses, must have zero alcohol or drug presence in their system.
  • Violations lead to an immediate 7-day or 14-day licence suspension.
  • And a 30-day suspension upon conviction, vehicle impoundment, a fine, and mandatory education programs. As well as any conviction penalties court-ordered.
  • Also if convicted of a violation of alcohol or drugs in the system of novice drivers you may face: Lengthy drivers license prohibition, Mandatory ignition interlock, Court Fines, Mandatory Education or Treatment Programs, Reinstatement Fee and must pay to get the license back.

Stunt driving charge for Oakville driver on Hwy. 60

At 9 p.m. last night, an Oakville man was pulled over and now faces a stunt driving charge.

An officer was conducting proactive traffic enforcement on Highway 60 and observed a vehicle travelling at a noticeably high rate of speed.

The officer confirmed the speed to be more than double the posted 70km/h speed limit.

As a result, Hasan Rahmeh, 27, was charged with: Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed.

He received an automatic 30-day licence suspension in addition to the vehicle being impounded for 14 days.

Rahmeh is to appear in Provincial Offenses Court in Bracebridge Ontario in June 2026.

  • In Ontario, stunt driving charges apply if you drive 40 km/h or more over the limit on roads with a limit under 80 km/h; 50 km/h or more over on roads limit 80 km/h or higher; or any speed of 150 km/h or higher.
  • In 2025, there were 75 deaths on Ontario roads that were attributed to speeding.
Both drivers receieved automatic seven-day licence suspensions and their vehicles were also impounded.

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