International Law

Speed demon

More funny criminal law news to start the year off with a smile. This time from the Toronto Star:

An 85-year-old police say they clocked speeding at 161 km/h broke more than just the speed limit.

He also became the oldest person to be charged under new street racing legislation, which came into effect Sept. 30.

Two 75-year-olds nabbed in separate offences previously shared the record.

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When [Constable Reynolds] finally caught up around Keele St., the man was allegedly zipping along in his Oldsmobile at 161 km/h ? apparently on the way to the bank and to do some shopping.

“His initial reaction was `God damn. You’re not taking my car!’ She said, `No swearing’ and he apologized,” [Sgt.] Woolley said. “This regulation is something the OPP is very strict about. Yes, he’s a very nice old gentleman, but grandpa can get in an accident just as easily as a teenager.”

After charging him, Reynolds drove the man to the bank.

Full post as published by Criminal Review on January 04, 2008 (boomark / email).