On Sunday, September 29, 2019, shortly after 11:30 p.m., police were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 6 near Concession 7, Flamborough. At that time a Hyundai Sonata sedan was observed travelling at a speed faster than the posted speed limit. A finding of guilt will result in additional penalties from the court system.

Through investigation, police learned the vehicle was travelling at 142 km/hr in a posted 80 km/hr zone. A traffic stop was conducted and police confirmed the driver was a 24-year-old Hamilton man with an A-class licence.

The driver is scheduled to appear in court in late October by way of court summons, to answer to several charges.

CHARGED

• Hamilton man, 24-years-of-age

CHARGES

• Stunt driving
• Three additional traffic offences

In accordance with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, stunt driving violations result in an immediate seven-day driver’s licence suspension and vehicle impoundment for the same period.

If found guilty in court, the penalties for stunt driving could include a fine between $2000 - $10,000, up to six months in jail and a two-year licence suspension.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact police by calling 905-546-3886.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com