Stunt driving charge laid near Listowel

NORTH PERTH – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Walton resident after they were speeding more than 60km/h over the limit in the Municipality of North Perth.

On May 30 at approximately 5 a.m., police stopped a vehicle on Perth Road 147 in North Perth after it was found to be travelling more than 140km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

A 21-year-old resident of Walton has been charged with race motor vehicle – excessive speed.

A 30-day-driving suspension and 14-day vehicle impoundment were 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 charge.