Person driving farm equipment caught going over 90 km/h in 40 km/h zone

Wellington OPP caught someone going more than double the maximum permitted speed for certain types of farm equipment operating on Ontario roadways. (Source/OPP)

A farmer was worse for wear following an encounter with Wellington OPP where they were caught going 92 km/h in a posted 40 km/h zone.

Police did not specify the identify of the driver or where in Wellington County the incident happened, but they did specify that the equipment was driving was also driving at more than double the maximum permitted speed for certain types of farm equipment driving on Ontario roadways.

A media release did not confirm if the driver was charged.

“Knowing and following the rules of the road helps keep everyone safe,” police said in a media release.