Hamilton Police have arrested a G2 driver for stunt driving on the Red Hill. Additionally, the driver was also violating the condition of carrying more than one non-relative passenger during specified hours. The driver was released with several traffic-related charges.

On Sunday, August 19, 2018, shortly before 2:30 a.m. police observed a northbound motor vehicle on the Red Hill travelling at a high rate of speed, as it approached the exit ramp at Greenhill Avenue. The vehicle’s speed was noted to be in excess of 140KM/H plateauing at 156KM/H. Police safely stopped the black, 2014 Jeep on the exit ramp at King Street.

The investigation revealed the 17-year-old male driver from Hamilton, held a G2 driver’s licence. Also in the vehicle were four passengers; two 16-year-olds and two 17- year-olds.

As a G2 licence holder for less than a six month period, the driver was prohibited from carrying more than one non-relative passenger between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

The driver has been issued Provincial Court Summonses for the following offences:

Speeding - 156KM/H IN A 90KM/H Zone

Drive Motor Vehicle - Perform Stunt - Speeding by 50 or More KM/HR,

Class G2 Licence Holder - Excess Passengers Under 20

Drive Motor Vehicle - No Validation on Plate

In accordance with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, the driver's licence was suspended for seven days and the vehicle was impounded for the same period.