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17 Year Old Speeder From Mitchell Caught Drinking & Driving

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver after they were speeding more than 65km/h over the limit in the Municipality of West Perth.

On May 24, 2021, just after 12:00 a.m., police stopped a vehicle on the Perth Line 34, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 140km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

As a result, a 17-year- old driver of Mitchell, has been charged with:

  • Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed
  • Novice Driver- B.A.C above 0
  • Driving Motor Vehicle with Unsealed Bottle of Liquor

A seven day driving suspension and seven day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges. 

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