On October 28, 2026, at around 8:00 p.m., an 18‑year‑old teen from Saint‑Leonard was stopped by the Sûreté du Québec on Highway 40 East near kilometre 84 after being recorded traveling 180 km/h in a zone limited to 100 km/h.
The police officer issued tickets that total $2,963 in fines for the speeding violation.
The speed recorded was 80 km/h above the posted limit. The Sûreté du Québec enforces traffic regulations on Quebec highways and issues fines for serious speeding offenses.