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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Four exotic cars seized in NOTL for stunting

Niagara Regional PoliceĀ stopped six drivers participating in a tour of the Niagara Region from Niagara Falls to Stoney Creek last week (July 11).

All six cars were owned by the Stoney Creek based company Ultimate Exotics, whichĀ allows customers to take cars on a five-hour VIP tour of the Niagara region.

Police said in a news release thatĀ officers positioned along the route of the tour had been “anticipating” the group'sĀ arrival.

When the group passed, radarsĀ recorded speeds of more thanĀ 50 km/h over the posted speed limit from multiple drivers,Ā includingĀ the tour operator who was leading the group.

The group was stopped and all six drivers were charged with various offences,Ā four of themĀ having their vehicles seized andĀ licences suspended.

A 37-year-old Burlington man who was driving a grey 2010 Porsche Cayenne faces four separateĀ charges including driving 124 km/h in a 70 km/h zone.

A 57-year-old Burlington man who was driving an orange 2016 LamborghiniĀ faces a speeding charge after being caught driving 117 km/h in a 70 km/h zone.

A 25-year-old Toronto man was driving a red 2014 McLaren faces stunting and speeding charges for driving 137 km/h in a 70 km/h zone.

A 48-year-old Richmond Hill who was driving a white 2016 Mercedes AMG GT-RĀ is facing speeding and stunting charges after being caught drivingĀ 148 km/h in a 70 km/h zone.

A 27-year-old Oakville man driving a blue 2016 CorvetteĀ is facingĀ reckless driving charges.

A 58-year-old womanĀ from Quebec who was drivinge a white 2016 Nissan GT-R is facingĀ three charges including stunting and speeding after being clocked at 148 km/h in a 70 km/h zone.

Police said the action was taken as a part of an ongoing effort to reduce dangerous driving in the region and did not specify which cars were seized.

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