Stunt Driving Laid After Driver's Cellphone Video Surfaces to Police

A 26-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges after an investigation into a cellphone video showing high rates of speed on Monday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

The Peterborough Police Traffic Management Unit was made aware of a cellphone video where the motor vehicle's owner recorded himself travelling 2.5 times the posted speed limit on The Parkway (150 km/h in a 60 km/h zone). 

Officers were able to confirm the date, time, location and speed of the vehicle. 

The driver was located and charged under the Highway Traffic Act with: 

  • Drive motor vehicle - perform stunt - speeding by 40 or more km/hr in a zone that is less than 80km\h

  • Speeding 150 km/h in a 60 km/h zone

  • Drive - hand-held communication device

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

The vehicle has been impounded for 14 days and the driver's license has been suspended for 30 days. 

The investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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