Driver charged with stunt driving on the Red Hill

A 23-year-old man has been charged with stunt driving after police say theycaught him going 75km/hr over the speed limit on theRed Hill Valley Parkway Thursday morning.

Police say shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, they noticed a black 2009 Mercedes-Benzdriving fastsouthbound on the Red Hill Valley Parkway at Greenhill Avenue.

According to police, a traffic stop was conducted on the Red Hill approximately 300 metres north of the Mud Street exit ramp.

Police say they recordedthe car going 165km/hr in a 90km/hr zone.

"The Hamilton Police Service continues to work towards safer streets for allas police conduct speed enforcement on our roadways," said Hamilton police in a release.

Along with the stunt driving charge, the man's car has been impounded for a week and his licence has been suspended for a week as well.

The driver has also been charged with failing to have an insurance card.

Along withimmediate penalties, the courts can also consider imposing the a fine between $2,000 and$10,000,driver's licence suspension up to two years and seven demerit points upon conviction of stunt driving.