Driver charged with racing in Perth East

PERTH EAST – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police has charged a driver after they were clocked speeding more than 60 km/h over the limit in the Township of Perth East in late October.

On Oct. 22 just before 7 a.m., police stopped a vehicle on Perth Road 131, in the area of Line 72, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 140km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

Nicholas Huber, 21, of Clifford, has been charged with race motor vehicle – excessive speed.

A 30-day driving suspension and 14-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.