An 18-year-old is facing charges and a hefty fine after speeding during a snow storm.
Manitoba RCMP pulled the teen over on the TransCanada near Brandon Thursday afternoon. Police said he was clocked travelling 190 km/h in a 110 km/h zone.
At the time there was a winter storm with blowing snow and poor visibility.
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RCMP said when the driver was asked why he was pulled over he replied “probably for speeding” and told the officer he was testing out his new car, a 2004 Infiniti G35.
He was charged with dangerous driving, which would lead to a criminal record. He was also issued a $1228.75 speeding ticket.
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