Driver charged for going 239km/hr on Highway 3: OPP

OPP officers say they stopped a vehicle travelling eastbound at 239 kilometres per hour in an 80 km/hr zone on Highway 3 in Kingsville, Ont.(Source: OPP)

Essex County OPP stopped a driver going almost triple the speed limit on Highway 3.

On Sunday at 8:05 a.m., officers say they stopped a vehicle travelling eastbound at 239 kilometres per hour in an 80 km/hr zone on Highway 3 in Kingsville.

Police say the vehicle was also weaving in and out of its lane passing other vehicles.

The 29-yr-old male driver was arrested and charged with:

• Drive motor vehicle - perform stunt - excessive speed

• Dangerous operation

He received a 30-day license suspension, a 14-day vehicle impoundment, and a future court date.