Drivers caught going 173 and 155 km/h on Hamilton’s Lincoln Alexander Parkway

Published August 24, 2022 at 9:04 am

A pair of drivers were slapped with stunt driving charges after overnight traffic stops on Hamilton’s Lincoln Alexander Parkway.

Hamilton Police took to Twitter to announce the charges Tuesday at 5:34 a.m.

One driver was clocked travelling 173 km/h, which is 83 km/h over the posted limit. Another was travelling 65 km/h over the limit at 155 km/h.

The penalty for stunt driving – or travelling 50 km/h over the posted limit – includes a licence suspension and vehicle impoundment. Drivers can also face jail time, a fine of up to $10,000, and a 100 per cent increase in their insurance rates.

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