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Volkswagen seized over speeding charge

Police say it happened on Highway 6 near Laird Road
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NEWS RELEASE

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

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CITY OF GUELPH - On Feb. 28, 2017 at approximately 8:44 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic on Highway 6 near Laird Road in the City of Guelph.  

The officer observed a male driving a 2013 Volkswagen travelling at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar at approximately 133 km/h in an 80 km/h zone.

20-year-old Tanner Langille, of Caledon, has been charged with race a motor vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act and will appear in Guelph Provincial Court on Apr. 5, 2017. 

 His driver's licence and vehicle were seized for a period of 7 days as per statute.  

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