For Immediate release: May 2, 2016

On Saturday April 30, 2016, just shortly after 12:00am (midnight), a Hamilton Police officer was engaging in Highway Traffic Act enforcement in the area of Main Street East just east of Gage Avenue South. The area posted speed limits is 50km/hr.

While situated in the area the officer first heard the sounds of tires squealing and the sound of a revving engine. The officer observed a white sedan he suspected of travelling well above the speed limit approaching him going east along Main Street East. The officer used a speed measuring device which resulted in a reading of 119km/hr.

The officer was able to initiate a traffic stop and pull the driver over without incident. As a result the 20 year old man from Stoney Creek driving the vehicle was charged with stunt driving. His licence was seized and suspended for 7 days and his vehicle towed and impounded accordingly.