Hamilton Police continue to take a zero tolerance approach to Stunt Driving as plain clothes officers caught up with a quad motorcycle on city streets. The rider has been charged with stunt driving and has had his vehicle seized.

On Thursday, April 26, 2018, shortly before 8:00 p.m., police received information involving a quad motorcycle followed by a dirt bike, travelling westbound on Barton Street approaching Parkdale Avenue, Hamilton.

Plain clothes HEAT officers (High Enforcement Action Team) attended the area and observed the quad travelling westbound on Barton Street as it approached Cope Street. While stopped for the red light at the intersection, the rider continued to rev the motor to draw attention. Once the light turned green, the quad accelerated at a high rate of speed. Police observed the rider conduct several wheelies in live lanes of traffic. The quad stopped near the intersection of King Street East and Spring Street where officers placed the rider under arrest.

A 31-year-old Oakville man has been charged with stunt driving and is scheduled to appear in court on May 24, 2108, to answer to the charge. His license was immediately suspended for seven days and the quad runner was seized for the same period.

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P.C. Jerome Stewart #86 Media Relations Officer