16-year-old driver nabbed speeding nearly 100 km/h on Barrie road

A police speed measuring device clocked a vehicle travelling 98 km/h on Cundles Road East in Barrie, Ont. on Wed., Sept. 3, 2025, police say.

A 16-year-old motorist may be taking public transit for the next month after police say he was nabbed speeding nearly double the limit on city streets in Barrie.

Police say an officer conducting speed enforcement along Cundles Road East early Wednesday afternoon clocked a vehicle travelling 98 kilometres per hour in the posted 50 zone.

"Speeds this excessive are a threat to everyone on our roads and driving behaviour like this is treated very seriously by the Barrie Police Service. Zero tolerance is the only approach that is acceptable," said Peter Leon, Barrie police corporate communications coordinator.

The young driver, from Barrie, was charged with stunt driving, which carries an automatic 30-day licence suspension and immediate roadside vehicle impoundment for 14 days at the registered vehicle owner’s expense.

The teen will have to attend court in November to answer to the charges. If convicted, a stunt driving offence can result in six demerit points and the likelihood of increased insurance rates.