Innisfil man clocked going 80 km/h over speed limit
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South Simcoe police have arrested an Innisfil man after he was stopped going double the speed limit Wednesday evening.
The 26-year-old was caught travelling 162 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Shore Acres Drive.
Police charged the man with stunt driving and speeding.
His license was suspended for 30 days while his vehicle was impounded for 14 days.
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