NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Canada Day, six motorists on Highway 6, Wiarton to Tobermory, were charged with stunt driving - 50 kilometres per hour (km/h) or more over the posted speed limit, contrary to section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act.
(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON)
Xinning Yu, 25, of London, ON was travelling over 130km/h in a white car in a posted 80 km/h zone.
Muhammad Qureshi, 25, of Mississauga, ON was travelling over 140km/h in a grey car in a posted 80km/h zone.
Salim Qureshi, 54, of Mississauga, ON was travelling over 140km/h in a black sport utility vehicle in a posted 80 km/h zone.
(NORTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON)
Zunlan Chen, 27, of Mississauga, ON was travelling over 130km/h in a black car in a posted 80 km/h zone.
Leonard Bates, 61, of London, ON was travelling over 130km/h in a car, in a posted 80 km/h zone.
One man, 27, of Toronto, ON was travelling over 130km/h in a blue car, in a posted 80 km/h zone. The charge was withdrawn and dropped down to a speeding ticket.
All of these drivers were issued provincial summons to attend court, a seven (7) day driver's licence suspension and their vehicles were towed and impounded for seven (7) days.
The Grey Bruce OPP want to remind motorists that speeding is one of the leading causes of death on our highways.
Slow Down and Drive Safe
Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with these investigations, call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
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