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Published July 16, 2025

Gravenhurst man charged for allegedly posting 'dangerous driving' behaviour to social media

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OPP officers from Dufferin, Orillia, and Bracebridge detachments had the same mission in mind.

They began patrolling highways for a suspect vehicle after someone called around 9:30 Tuesday night to report seeing several videos posted to social media showing "dangerous driving" behaviour, including improper tires, excessive speeds, and possible impairment.

The vehicle was located on Highway 11 northbound in Severn Township.

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Police say the vehicle was clocked travelling 150 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone. Officers were able to stop the vehicle on Southwood Road in the Gravenhurst area, and the driver was arrested and taken to the Orillia detachment for further testing.

A 23-year-old Gravenhurst man has been charged with impaired driving, stunt driving, dangerous operation of a vehicle, improper tires, improper muffler, window obstructed, unnecessary noise, holding a handheld device while driving, and driving a vehicle with an open container of liquor.

His driver's licence has been suspended for 90days, and his vehicle has been impounded for 14 days.

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