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19-year-old Londoner charged after driving double the speed limit

Perth County OPP caught a 19-year-old driver speeding 176km/h in an 80km/h in East Perth earlier this month. (Source: Perth County OPP) Perth County OPP caught a 19-year-old driver speeding 176km/h in an 80km/h in East Perth earlier this month. (Source: Perth County OPP)
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A 19-year-old from London, Ont. is facing a stunt driving charge after they were caught allegedly speeding 176km/h in an 80km/h zone in East Perth, according to OPP.

According to a press release from Perth County OPP, shortly after 6:00 p.m. on Aug. 12, police stopped a driver on Perth Line 26 in East Perth after they were found to be travelling 176km/h in an 80km/h zone.

As a result, a 19-year-old from London has been charged with the following offence:

  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed

Police say the driver faces a 30 day driving suspension and a 14 day vehicle impoundment.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford, Ont. in relation to the charge at a later date. 

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