Driver caught going 216 km/h on road in York Region: Police

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York Regional police charged a driver and impounded their vehicle (above) after they were caught driving 136 km/hr over the speed limit in East Gwillimbury, Ont. on Sep. 5, 2022.

By Michael Ranger

Posted September 6, 2022 11:32 am.

Last Updated September 6, 2022 11:49 am.

A driver is facing multiple charges after police officers say they were caught going nearly triple the speed limit on a road in York Region on Monday.

York Regional Police say in a tweet that an officer spotted an SUV speeding on a rural section of Woodbine Avenue, near Mount Albert Road, in East Gwillimbury.

Police say the vehicle was travelling 216 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.

Officers say the vehicle has been impounded for two weeks and the driver’s licence will be suspended for 30 days.

The driver is charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle and stunt driving.

CityNews has reached out to York Regional Police for comment on the incident.

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