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Driver facing racing charge after traffic check on Highway 6

The vehicle was in excess of 145 km/h according to police radar
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On June 3, 2020 at approximately 8:35 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Highway 6 near Laird Rd. in the City of Guelph. 

The officer observed a southbound motor vehicle travelling at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 80 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 145 km/h.

Rachel Lynn Pollard, 20 years old of Guelph has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice - Provincial Offences Court on Sept. 2, 2020.

The vehicle and driver's licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

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