ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ News GTA Gta 18-year-old Oakville driver charged after allegedly trying to race police at 214 km/h in father’s car The OPP say the driver was trying to race an officer before he was stopped around the QEW and Third Line. Updated 6 hrs ago July 2, 2025 July 2, 2025 1 min read Save New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Copy article link Email The man is facing stunt driving charges and a 30 day license suspension. OPP Highway Safety Division / X By Kristjan LautensStaff Reporter An 18-year-old from Oakville was caught driving 214 kilometres per hour in his father’s car Sunday, police say.The OPP say the driver was trying to race an officer before he was stopped around the QEW and Third Line. The man is facing stunt driving charges and a 30-day licence suspension. His father’s car will be impounded for 14 days, Ìý°Â±ð»å²Ô±ð²õ»å²¹²â. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW A photo released by police shows the car being towed along the highway. 214km/h, driver then tried to race the officer. 18-year-old driver from Oakville stopped /Third Line, he is now facing charges of and , dads car . ^ks — OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) Kristjan Lautens is a staff reporter, working out of the Star’s radio room in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½. 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