A Bradford man is facing a stunt driving charge after South Simcoe Police pulled over a motorist after a vehicle was clocked travelling nearly twice the speed limit -- with two young children in the back seat.
Police say the vehicle was stopped around 8:50 Monday morning on the 10th Line after it was spotted travelling 93 km/h in a posted 50 zone.
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The 41-year-old motorist was charged with stunt driving for allegedly travelling 40 km/h or more over the posted speed limit where the limit is less than 80. The driver was also charged with speeding.
His driver's licence was suspended for 30 days, and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days.
He has a court date on Oct. 21.
Police say the stop follows two other speeding incidents on the same stretch of road the day before.
"With construction and road closures in the surrounding area, officers are seeing increased traffic on 10th Line and Victoria Street through the community of Stroud. These are neighbourhood roads where people walk, cycle, and children play. South Simcoe Police remind all motorists to slow down and follow posted speed limits," police said in a social media post.
