Hamilton police charge motorist driving at high speeds in snowy weather

The snow didn’t slow down one Hamilton motorist, according to police.

Today (March 10), Hamilton police took to social media to announce that a driver was clocked travelling 120 km/h in a 60 km/h zone in Binbrook.

Police also allege that further investigation turned up 20 grams of cocaine.

Those must be some snow tires! Driver registered a speed of 120 km/h in a 60 km/h zone in Flamborough #HamOnt

Investigation revealed 20g of cocaine within the vehicle.

Driver charged under Highway Traffic Act for Stunt Driving and Criminal Code for Drug Related Offences. pic.twitter.com/15sQGtJdT1

— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) March 10, 2023

“Those must be some snow tires!” police tweeted.

Police said the driver is facing both stunt driving and criminal code offences in connection with the alleged speeding and drug possession. 

Editor’s note: This article has been updated from its previous version to reflect new information from police.