Motorcyclist spotted travelling at 200 km/h on Ottawa road

Ottawa police say a motorcyclist was observed going 200 km/h on Limebank Road on Sunday. The speed limit on the road is 80 km/h. (Ottawa Police Service/X)

A 58-year-old motorcyclist is facing a stunt driving charge after being observed going 120 km/h over the speed limit on an Ottawa road.

The Ottawa Police Service’s Traffic Escort and Enforcement Unit says an officer spotted a motorcyclist going 200 km/h on Limebank Road on Sunday.

The speed limit is 80 km/h.

“After weaving his way up to Riverside and Hog’s Back Road, an OPS Traffic Escort Unit officer intervened safely,” police said on X.

The driver is facing stunt driving and careless driving charges. The stunt driving charge included the driver’s licence suspended for 30 days and the motorcycle impounded for 14 days.