Listowel driver clocked at more than 70 km/h over the speed limit: police
Officers with the Wellington County OPP said they saw the vehicle travelling on Wellington Road 9 within Mapleton Township on Tuesday around 2:30 a.m.
The speed limit along that stretch of road is typically 80 km/h, unless otherwise posted.
A 66-year-old from Listowel was charged with stunt driving – excessive speed.
Their vehicle has been impounded for 14 days and their driver's licence has been suspended for 30 days.
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