Man Arrested For Going 2X Speed Limit While 3X Over Legal Alcohol Limit

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment has charged a 28-year-old male with several offences after police stopped a motor vehicle at a Queensway West, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Saturday, June 3, 2017 at approximately 8:07 p.m., officers were on patrol in the area of Hillcrest Road when police observed a motor vehicle that appeared to be travelling at a high rate of speed northbound on Hillcrest Road.

The motor vehicle ran through radar and recorded a reading approximately two times over the posted 60 km/h zone. The vehicle was subsequently stopped and investigated at a Queensway West address. The male driver was also found to be approximately three (3) times over the legal limit.

As a result of investigation, police have charged 28-year-old Matthew John Urquhart MACKAY with the following offences:

Impaired driving

Driving over the legal limit

Race a motor vehicle – excessive speed

Having liquor in open container other than licenced premise, residence, or private place

Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

Fail to surrender insurance card

There will be zero tolerance for motorists driving aggressively

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