'No speed limit on the 401': Toronto-area driver disputes stunt driving charge

GANANONQUE, ONT. -- Ontario Provincial Police have reminded one driver that there is, in fact, a speed limit on Highway 401.

In a tweet Saturday, OPP said that a driver was stopped on the 401 eastbound near Gananoque Saturday mornings after driving past two officers. The driver, a 33-year-old from the GTA, was clocked at 186 km/h.

When stopped by police, OPP say the driver told them "there is no speed limit on the 401."

"What?!?!" the OPP tweet exclaimed. 

The speed limit is 100 km/h.

The driver is now facing a stunt driving charge, and has had their vehicle impounded and their driver's license suspended for seven days. 

Car blew past 2 officers on eb #Hwy401 today near @TownofGananoque going 186kmhr. 33 yr old driver from the GTA told officers "there is no speed limit on the 401". What?!?! Chgd with stunt driving. 7 day impound and DL suspension. #Drive #ONHwys ^bd pic.twitter.com/yaLCjtZs1F

— OPP East Region (@OPP_ER) April 10, 2021