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Peterborough man charged with stunt driving on County Road 28 in Port Hope: OPP

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A Peterborough, Ont., driver faces multiple charges, including stunt driving, following a traffic stop in the Municipality of Port Hope, Ont., on Wednesday night.

According to Northumberland OPP, around 9:10 p.m., an officer conducting radar enforcement on County Road 28 clocked a vehicle travelling 157 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.

The 28-year-old man driving the vehicle was arrested and charged with stunt driving, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and driving while under suspension.

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The vehicle was impounded for 14 days and the man’s driver’s licence was suspended for 30 days.

He was released and is scheduled to appear in court in Cobourg at a future date.

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