Winnipeg driver charged with stunt driving in northern Ont.
A 35-year-old driver from Winnipeg has been charged with stunt driving in northwestern Ontario.
A 35-year-old driver from Winnipeg has been charged with stunt driving in northwestern Ontario.
Ontario Provincial Police in Thunder Bay were conducting speed patrols using a radar gun Tuesday around 10:38 p.m. Tuesday night when they timed a vehicle travelling 150 km/h in a 90 km/h zone.
The incident took place at the intersection of Highway 11 and Highway 17 in the Municipality of Shuniah.
'As a result of the investigation, the driver's licence has been suspended for 30 days and the vehicle impounded for 14 days,' police said in a news release Wednesday.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on June 30.
'The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario's roadways,' police said.
'Members of the public are urged to report impaired, aggressive or careless driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.'
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