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Motorcyclist accused of going double the speed limit in Pelham

He faces speeding, stunting charges
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Stunting charges laid in Pelham. Photo supplied by Niagara Regional Police

NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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In the evening hours of Friday, June 5, 2020, members of the Niagara Regional Police Service Traffic Enforcement Unit (TEU) were on patrol in the Town of Pelham, in response to several reports of speeding motorists.

At approximately 7:35 p.m., a motorcycle was observed allegedly travelling at 123 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone on Sixteen Road near Centre Street and a traffic stop was initiated.

The 33-year-old male driver was issued a summons to Provincial Offences Court in relation to the following charges:

  • Speeding, 123 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone, and
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – speeding by 50 or more km/hr.

The motorcycle was impounded for 7-days, and the rider’s licence was suspended for 7-days.

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