Driver's urgent bathroom plea holds no water with Brantford Police
A radar speed enforcement tool is seen in this image from Brantford Police Service. (Courtesy: Brantford Police Service)
A driver is facing multiple charges after telling officers they were speeding because they needed to use the bathroom.
Brantford Police said the driver was clocked at 100 km/h in a 50 km/h community safety zone on Conklin Road.
Instead of finding any relief, the driver was slapped with several charges, including stunt driving, speeding and failure to surrender licence.
In Ontario, a driver can be charged with stunt driving if they are travelling 40km/h or more on roads with a speed limit of less than 80 km/hr.
Stunt drivers can face a fine of up to $10,000, six months in jail, and a three year licence suspension for the first conviction.
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