Teen driver accused of going more than 70km/h over the limit in Barrie
Barrie Police clock a driver going over twice the legal limit on Big Bay Point Road Mon., June 14. (Barrie Police)
Barrie, Ont. -
Barrie Police have charged a teenager with stunt driving after being clocked driving more than double the legal limit on a busy road.
The 17-year-old male was stopped Monday afternoon along a 50km/h zone on Big Bay Point Road.
Police who were conducting speed enforcement in the area said the vehicle was travelling at a rate of 123km/h.
The teenager's vehicle was immediately impounded for seven days, and his licence was suspended.
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