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Driver clocked at more than twice the speed limit in Grey Highlands

Orangeville resident was driving 130 km/h in a 60 km/h zone, police say
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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GREY HIGHLANDS - The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with stunt driving after they were observed travelling at over twice the posted speed limit.

On April 22, 2023 at 7:57 p.m., A Grey Bruce OPP Traffic Management Unit Officer was conducting speed enforcement on Pretty River Road in the Municipality of Grey Highlands, when they observed a motor vehicle to be travelling at 130 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone.

A traffic stop was conducted, and the 25-year-old driver from Orangeville was charged with the following offences:
    •    Drive motor vehicle - perform stunt excessive speed
    •    Speeding 50+ km/h over posted limit

The driver faces a provincial court date to answer to the charge, as well as a 30-day licence suspension and a 14-day motor vehicle impoundment.

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