RCMP on patrol stopped a car travelling at an excessive speed on the Trans-Canada Highway near Glovertown this week.
It was just before dusk on Wednesday when an officer clocked the car traveling 168 km/h and pulled it over.
Police say it was being driven by an 18-year-old, with four passengers of similar age.
The driver was issued a ticket for the excessive speed and their licence was suspended. The car, registered to a parent of the driver, was also impounded.
In the wake of the incident, police are urging parents to discuss safe driving with their kids, noting one wrong move could’ve easily led to a tragic ending for the families of those in the car, as well as others on the road.
The public is encouraged to report any instances of speeding and dangerous driving, with as much detail as possible, including the make, model, color and licence plate, as well as current location.