Speeder caught going twice the limit in Bradford
Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ont. (CTV News Barrie)
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A Bradford man is facing stunt driving, and speeding charges after police clocked him doing 50km/h over the limit in Bradford.
South Simcoe Police say the man was driving at 101km/h along Yonge Street and the 8th Line Monday morning.
A 47-year-old Bradford man had his licence suspended and his vehicle impounded by police.
The man will be in court at a later date to answer to the charges.
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