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Windsor man stopped going 150km/h on 401 in Chatham-Kent

By Millar Hill

December 27, 2023 - 4:43pm

A 50-year-old Windsor man is facing several charges after getting caught speeding on Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent on Christmas Day.

The driver was stopped on the westbound lanes of the 401 just east of Bloomfield Road after going 150 km/h in a posted 100 km/h zone.

Police determined that the driver was also violating the conditions of an existing release order.

He was arrested and taken into police custody without incident.

The 50-year-old was charged with several offences, including stunt driving and driving while under suspension.

The accused was set to be held in police custody pending a bail hearing.

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