Driver caught going 188 km/h on Ottawa highway

Ontario Provincial Police say an officer observed a driver going 188 km/h on Highway 417 in Ottawa Tuesday morning. (OPP/X)

A 20-year-old man is facing charges after being stopped driving 88 km/h over the speed limit on Highway 417 in Ottawa.

Ontario Provincial Police say an officer observed a driver travelling at 188 km/h on Highway 417 shortly before 1 a.m. Tuesday.

“He was also charged criminally with dangerous operation,” OPP Const. Michael Fathi said on social media.

“As a result, his vehicle was impounded for 14-days, and his driver’s licence was suspended for 30-days. The driver now faces a minimum $2,000 fine, six demerit points and a one-year driving prohibition upon conviction.”

The speed limit on Highway 417 in Ottawa is 100 km/h.

Fathi says any driver caught speeding over 180 km/h will now be charged criminally with dangerous driving, in addition to the Highway Traffic Act charge of stunt driving.

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