Northumberland OPP have charged a driver with impaired operation and stunt driving.
Police were conducting speed enforcement on Hwy 401 west at around 11:25 p.m. on Wednesday.
An officer spotted a vehicle travelling 167 km/h in a posted 110 km/h.
The vehicle was stopped and after speaking with the driver, police made a demand for an Approved Screening Device (ASD).
The driver provided a sample of their breath resulting in a fail. Police proceeded to make an arrest.
Fifty-six-year-old Charles MacMillan of Toronto has been charged with the following:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.
His driver’s licence was also suspended for a period of 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
