A Brantford teen is facing charges after allegedly driving down King George Road at more than double the speed limit.

Brantford police stay the man was stopped around 1:30 a.m. Thursday by a police officer who was in the area searching for speeders, following a series of complaints from nearby people and businesses.

The vehicle was pulled over and its 18-year-old driver was charged with stunt driving.

The vehicle was then towed away, to be returned after seven days. The teen’s driver’s licence was also suspended for several days.