With many Ottawans respecting physical distancing protocols to curb the infection rate of COVID-19, police say stunt drivers are taking advantage of the open roads. Ottawa police say they seized 15 vehicles this week for stunt driving. On Friday alone, traffic officers seized eight vehicles clocked at more than 50 km/h over the posted speed limit, including a motorcyclist caught performing wheelies. Two other drivers were caught speeding in construction zones and received higher fines with additional demerit points, police said. "Practising physical distancing during the pandemic does not stop us from enforcing the law with drivers who fail to respect the rules of the road.

Source: CBC News March 27, 2020 22:05 UTC