Advertisement

Hamilton police charge Ancaster, Ont. man with stunt driving during snowfall

An Ancaster man has been charged with stunt driving after he was pulled over on the Red Hill Valley Parkway. Don Mitchell / Global News

Hamilton police say the recent snowfall didn’t stop an Ancaster, Ont. man from putting the pedal to the metal.

A 40-year-old man was charged with stunt driving after police say they stopped a black Nissan Rogue around 7:30 p.m. Thursday on the Red Hill Valley Parkway.

Police say the SUV was going 133 km/h in an 80 km/h zone, with two children in the vehicle, adding the road conditions were not ideal due to the ongoing snowfall.

READ MORE: G2 driver charged with stunt driving, SUV seized after 2 students found in trunk: Halton police

Police say the man’s licence has been suspended and vehicle seized for seven days.

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The driver is scheduled to appear in court March 5.

Story continues below advertisement
Click to play video: 'Northumberland OPP stop 6 drivers for stunt driving in 5 hours on 401'
Northumberland OPP stop 6 drivers for stunt driving in 5 hours on 401

Sponsored content

AdChoices