(CALEDON, ON) – On March 24th, 2015 at 5:29 pm, a Traffic Unit Officer from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting speed enforcement in the area of McLaren Road. The officer observed the driver of a Chev travelling at a high rate of speed and determined the speed to be 108 km/hr. in a 50 km/hr. zone.
As a result of the traffic stop, Faith Lorraine BUDDEN-HAMES 23, from Caledon was charged with Race a Motor Vehicle.
The vehicle was impounded for seven days as a result of the stunt driving charge.
The driver is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Caledon at a later date.
Police remind motorists that an essential part of the enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways. Educating the public about safe driving practices is a priority.