Peterborough County OPP – Stunt Driver Charged on Highway 7

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Vehicle Seized and Licence Suspended for Seven Days

Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting radar patrol on Highway 7 early this morning.

Shortly after 2:00am, an officer clocked a vehicle travelling at 156km/h in a posted 80km/h zone.

The 22 year old driver of Peterborough, Ontario was charged with:

• Stunt driving in relation to excessive speed

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended and vehicle impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on April 12, 2021.

To serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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