A speeding driver who attempted to elude police on Highway 401 early Saturday morning is facing a host of charges.
Just before 12:30 a.m.March 19, a Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting RADAR enforcement on Highway 401 near Queens Line when the officer observed a westbound Lexus car that appeared to be exceeding the posted speed limit of 100 km/hr. The RADAR registered a speed of approximately 170 km/hr.
The driver turned the vehicle’s lighting system off and on intermittently in an attempt to evade police, but the officer was able to track the vehicle and successfully initiate a traffic stop.
The 26-year-old male driver from Toronto was unable to provide the officer with the insurance card and permit for the vehicle. He has been charged with the following:
Fail To Stop When Directed By Police, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
Racing A Motor Vehicle, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
Fail To Surrender Permit For Motor Vehicle, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
Fail To Have Insurance Card, contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
The driver’s licence has been suspended and the vehicle impounded for a period of seven days, as per statute.
Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for any incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or the nearest police authority. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.00.
