Three drivers charged with stunt driving over Civic long weekend

Perth OPP charged three drivers with speed racing over the weekend. 

On Aug. 4, an Otterville resident, age 54, was caught driving 136 km/h in a 80km/h zone on Perth Line 55 in Perth East. Just 13 minutes later, a Beaverton resident, 47, was caught driving 135 km/h on Perth Line 44 in Perth East. The following day, Perth OPP stopped a vehicle after the driver, a 40-year-old from Stoney Creek, was clocked driving 136 km/h on Perth Line 20 in West Perth. 

In each incident, a 30-day driving suspension and 14-day vehicle impoundment was initiated, per statute. Accused drivers are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges. 

Anyone with information regarding these incidents should immediately contact Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.