G2 driver stopped going 162 km/h on Hwy. 401 in eastern Ontario
A G2 driver will be spending March without a driver's license after being stopped speeding 62 km/h over the speed limit on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario.
Ontario Provincial Police say an officer observed a driver going 162 km/h on Hwy. 401 in South Dundas this weekend.
The speed limit on Highway 401 is 100 km/h.
The driver is facing a charge of stunt driving, which includes a 30-day license suspension and the vehicle is impounded for 14 days.
On Friday, the OPP charged a G2 driver with stunt racing after being caught going 174 km/h on Highway 416 in Ottawa.
"Driver faces a minimum $2,000 fine and 6 demerit points if convicted," the OPP said.
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