Another Stunt Driver Busted Near Woodstock

Thursday, 23 April 2020 16:54

The OPP have issued another stunt driving charge on the 401, just outside of Woodstock.

WOODSTOCK - The OPP have issued another stunt driving charge on the 401, just outside of Woodstock.

Police say they clocked a 43 year old London resident doing over 150 km/h on Wednesday morning. The driver was charged with racing and they had their vehicle towed from the scene and licence suspended.

OPP are reminding everyone they are still patrolling the highways. They have noticed an alarming increase in racing charges since this pandemic started.

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