A Guelph resident is facing a stunt driving charge after police say the driver “punched” the gas while pulled over on the Hanlon Expressway.

On June 29 at 11 a.m., Wellington County OPP pulled a multicoloured sedan over after officers said it failed to slow down and proceed with caution around a stopped emergency vehicle.

The driver was issued a ticket.

As the officer was wrapping up the traffic stop, the driver of the sedan hit the gas, sending loose gravel into the air and creating ruts in the soft shoulder.