Highway 416: Ottawa unlicenced stunt driver charged after clocking 168 km/h [Video]

Police have charged a 23-year-woman with stunt driving after clocking nearly 70 km/h over the speed limit on Highway 416 on Monday.

Ontario Provincial Police said on social media that the driver, who was not named, was stopped after speeding to 168 km/h on the highway.

Upon inspection, police found they did not have a drivers licence.

The driver was hit with an automatic 30-day drivers licence suspension and a 14 day vehicle impoundment. They could face a $2,000 fine and 6 demerit points if convicted, according to police.

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