G2 driver in mother’s Mustang stopped going 199 km/h: Police
Ontario Provincial Police say a 19-year-old driving his mother's Mustang was pulled over for stunt driving. (OPP/Twitter)
Ontario Provincial police say a 19-year-old G2 driver was stopped going nearly double the speed limit while driving in his mother’s mustang on Highway 8 near King Street.
In a social media post, OPP said the driver was clocked going 199km/h in a 100km/h zone around 9 p.m. on Aug. 23.
The 19-year-old was charged with stunt driving and careless driving, OPP said.
The driver is facing a 14 day vehicle impoundment and 20 day license suspension.
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