Driver, 62, charged with stunt driving

Barrie police's speed radar shows 103 km/h on screen as it pulls over vehicle.

Barrie police have charged a 62-year-old driver with speeding and stunt driving after allegedly catching them driving 43 kilometres over the limit.

During a traffic enforcement stop on Sunday at Essa Road and Salem Road in Barrie, using speed radar, police said they pulled over a motorist going 103 kilometres per hour in a 60 kilometres per hour zone.

Along with the charges, the driver’s licence was suspended for 30 days and the vehicle impounded for 14 days.

The driver will appear in court at a later date.

Barrie police are warning drivers that stunt driving puts everyone at risk. They are also reminding motorists to slow down, leave extra time to get to where you are going, and drive according to the road conditions and speed limits.