'No excuse,' Driver caught speeding 160km/h in posted 80 zone: OPP

A provincial police vehicle pulls over a car after allegedly clocking it speeding in Kawartha Lakes, Ont., on Fri., Dec. 27, 2024. (OPP)

Provincial police issued a reminder to motorists to slow down after a driver was stopped for allegedly travelling double the posted speed limit though Kawartha Lakes on Friday afternoon.

Police say the vehicle was clocked speeding 160 kilometres along the posted 80 zone when it was pulled over.

When questioned, police say the driver offered no reason for their actions, simply responding, “No excuse.”

“The driver felt the need… the need for speed,” OPP posted on social media regarding the incident.

Under Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act, driving at such excessive speeds is considered stunt driving, which carries harsh penalties.

As a result, the driver’s licence was immediately suspended for 30 days and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days at the registered owner’s expense.

The Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program, which OPP runs until January 1, is an annual initiative aimed at curbing dangerous driving over the holiday season.