An Elliot Lake driver was charged Sunday afternoon following an Algoma OPP traffic stop near Thessalon.
“OPP responded to several traffic complaints of a pickup truck travelling at a high rate of speed and forcing oncoming traffic to the shoulder on Highway 17 east of the Town of Bruce Mines,” says a news release issued by Algoma OPP.
“Police observed the pickup truck on Highway 17 west of the Town of Thessalon travelling at a speed of more than 150 km/hr.”
The suspect was charged following a traffic stop near Dominion Park Drive within the Municipality of Huron Shores.
As a result, the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.
The 45-year-old is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 8 and stands charged with:
• Drive motor vehicle - perform stunt - excessive speed, contrary to section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act
• Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available, contrary to section 12(1) Cannabis Control Act