A Whitby, Ont., resident faces a stunt driving charge following a traffic stop in the City of Kawartha Lakes on Sunday.

According to City of Kawartha Lakes OPP, an officer initially observed a vehicle speeding on Highway 35 near Fleetwood Road in Janetville, about 20 km south of Lindsay.

Police say the vehicle was clocked travelling 142 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone on the highway.

A 51-year-old driver from Whitby was arrested and charged with racing a motor vehicle — stunt.

The vehicle was towed from the scene to be impounded for seven days.

The name of the accused was not released.

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