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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