Driver, 14, charged with stunt driving on Highway 401

OTTAWA -- Police say they caught a 14-year-old driver going nearly 70 kilometres per hour over the speed limit on Highway 401 Friday night.

Ontario Provincial Police said the driver was clocked going 168 kilometres an hour on the westbound highway near Gananoque.

The teen was charged with taking a vehicle without consent, dangerous driving and stunt driving, police said.

Stunt driving charges apply when a driver is caught going in excess of 50 kilometres per hour over the limit.

14 yr old driver c/w taking a motor vehicle without consent, dangerous driving and stunt driving. Clocked at 168 km/h last night on #Hwy401 wb near Gananoque. Not just tickets, this kid has a date in criminal court. #grounded #ONHwys ^bd pic.twitter.com/ESu8v4bZLr

— OPP East Region (@OPP_ER) May 2, 2020