Ayr driver allegedly clocked at 160 km/h on Highway 401

A speedometer reading "166 km/h" was photographed in this undated image. (Courtesy: Ontario Provincial Police)

A driver from Ayr is facing a stunt driving charge for allegedly travelling at 160 km/h on Highway 401.

On Thursday, the Ontario Provincial Police said the 25-year-old driver was spotted on the highway near Drumbo Road in Oxford County.

They were charged with stunt driving, their licence was suspended for 30 days and their vehicle was impounded for 14 days.