Young driver charged with speeding 74 km/h above the limit in Essa: OPP

An Ontario Provincial Police officer pulls over a vehicle caught speeding 154 km/h on 9th Line in Essa Township on Sun., July 20, 2025.

Provincial police charged a young driver with stunt driving for reportedly speeding more than 70 kilometres per hour above the limit in Essa Township.

Police say the 18-year-old motorist from Alliston was stopped on 9th Line Sunday after being caught travelling at 154 kilometres per hour in a posted 80 zone.

"This kind of dangerous driving puts everyone on the road at risk," OPP stated in a social media post regarding the incident. "Please remember—speed limits are in place for a reason. Slow down and drive responsibly."

If convicted, the teen motorist could face six demerit points, increased insurance rates, and a hefty fine.