BARRIE, ONT. --
A Midland resident accused of speeding more than three times over the posted limit through a 40km/h construction zone is facing charges.
Southern Georgian Bay provincial police say an officer clocked the driver travelling 146 km/h on Simcoe County Road 93 toward Golf Link Road in the early morning hours on Wednesday.
Along with speeding, the 66-year-old driver is charged with failing or refusing to comply with a demand when the officer conducted a drinking and driving investigation. The accused is also charged with racing a motor vehicle.
The driver was released from police custody with a recognizance to appear in court in June.