Driver caught going 216 km/h on road in York Region: Police
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.
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WE SLOWED THEIR ROLL: A #RoadSafety officer spotted a driver doing 216 km/hr in a posted 80 km/hr zone on Woodbine Ave. near Mount Albert Rd. yesterday.
Driver charged with Dangerous Operation, Stunt Driving & Speeding. Vehicle impounded for 14 days & DL suspended for 30 days. pic.twitter.com/eutgHAku2Z
— York Regional Police (@YRP) September 6, 2022
Officers say the vehicle has been impounded for two weeks and the driver’s licence will be suspended for 30 days.
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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.
