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Driver caught speeding on Ontario highway was suspended since 1985

OPP pull over suspended driver travelling 144 km/h on Highway 407 in Burlington. Ontario Provincial Police / X

The Ontario Provincial Police say they pulled over a driver who was suspended from driving more than 40 years ago.

OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said officers stopped the driver for allegedly speeding on Highway 407 in Burlington at around 2 p.m. on Wednesday.

A photo attached to a post on X showed the speed radar clocked at 144 km/h.

The 60-year-old man from Toronto is facing more traffic offences, police said.

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Schmidt said he had 20 convictions of suspended driving already. He has been a suspended driver since 1985.

Police also said the driver was also “wanted” by police. The driver was then turned over to local police for an outstanding warrant.

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