Pelham man driving 66 km/h over the speed limit had alcohol in his system: police

A Pelham, Ont. man who was allegedly driving 66 km/h over the speed limit after consuming alcohol, has had his licence suspended and car impounded for seven days.

The 20 year old was driving 146 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Victoria Road in West Lincoln around 1:25 a.m. Monday, according to Niagara Regional Police.

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The officer who pulled the man over conducted a roadside test and found the young driver had alcohol in his system.

The man has been charged with stunting, speeding and being a novice driver with a blood alcohol level above zero.

"A combination of speed, alcohol and limited driving experience can be a deadly mix," warned the police service.

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