Driver Fined for Stunt Driving on QEW

Wednesday, 13 December 2023 09:22

By Geoff Waterfield

Police have response to driver's excuse after stopped for speeding at 192kms/h

A 42-year old driver has been charged with stunt driving on the QEW.

Provincial police pulled the driver over after radar showed him doing 192kms.

He was stopped at Fifty Road, and told police his passenger had a stomach ache so he wanted to get home.

Police included in their report the question "Maybe the speed was aggravating the nausea?"

The driver also faces a 30-day licence suspension and 14-day vehicle impoundment.

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