Motorcyclist caught on video excessively speeding and weaving in and out of traffic in York Region

Video shows the pursuit and arrest of a motorcyclist going almost 300 km/h on Highway 401.

A motorcyclist spotted by York Regional Police’s helicopter Air2 speeding excessively while weaving in and out of traffic on Highway 407 in Aurora faces a series of charges.

Police say the incident happened on Friday when Air2 noticed the motorcycle with speeds in excess of 200km/h as it ducked in and around traffic near Bloomington Road and Highway 404 in Aurora.

YRP Const. Lisa Moskaluk said in a video posted on social media the chopper was able to watch as the driver stole fuel, drove through red lights, and “travelled at nearly triple the speed limit on the 407.”

“He’s flying,” a crew member with Air2 can be heard saying on the video.

The YRP chopper tracked the motorcycle from Aurora to Mississauga.

“When dealing with reckless drivers, it’s not safe for our officers on the ground to attempt to stop, this is why we leave it to Air2 to strategically observe the vehicle,” Moskaluk said.

Police released new aerial footage from the chopper of the incident, including surveillance footage from an underground parking garage in Mississauga where they say the accused was seen attempting the hide the motorcycle with help from an accomplice.

“Air support spotted the rider leaving in a rideshare,” the constable continued. “Officers quickly located the bike, and the rider was later met by officers at his residence in Richmond Hill.”

“This driver ignored the rules of the road and put hundreds of lives and families in danger for a (not so) cheap thrill,” YRP stated online.

Police say the motorcyclist, who wasn’t identified, was arrested and faces charges of dangerous operation, theft under $5,000, stunt driving, speeding, using an unauthorized plate for a vehicle, and driving without insurance.

“We’re watching day and night,” Moskaluk said. “There are no excuses for dangerous driving.”