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Vehicle locked on radar at 141km/h in 80km/h zone

The driver faces racing charges
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Nov. 14, 2017 at approximately 12:05 a.m., a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring traffic on Highway 6 near Laird Road in the City of Guelph.   

The officer observed a male driving a 2017 Honda Civic that appeared to be well above the posted speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar at 141 km/h in an 80 km/h zone.

20-year-old Muhammad Yasir Tahir of Mississauga has been charged with race a motor vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act and will appear in Guelph Provincial Court on Dec. 20, 2017.

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

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