Motorcyclist faces charges after posting video of himself driving over 250 km/h

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A motorcyclist’s need for speed and attention has cost him.

York Regional Police tweeted video Friday recorded by a driver that showed him going over 250 km/h while in traffic.

Cops also tweeted, “How it started:” with a video of the man driving and then “how it’s going:” side-by-side with a picture of the impounded bike.

Police also tweeted the footage showing the motorcyclist going over 260 km/h and that the driver had posted it to his TikTok and Instagram accounts.

After an investigation and tips from the public, police said he’s facing several dangerous driving and stunt driving charges.

Police then added another comment:

“He also won’t be shooting GoPro from his bike for a while since it’s been impounded for 14 days. #diditforthegram“

Meanwhile, Halton Regional Police are looking for assistance from the public in identifying the driver of a motorcycle who failed to stop for cops.

An officer was conducting proactive patrols on Aug. 10 in the Millcroft area of Burlington, as a result of recent traffic complaints, police said.

At approximately 3 p.m., a motorcycle was observed speeding, weaving back and forth and not stopping at a stop sign in the area of Sarazen Dr. and Couples Cr. The officer attempted to stop the motorcycle, however, the driver sped off at a high rate of speed and fled the area.

The motorcycle is described as a black sport bike with an Ontario licence plate.

The driver of the motorcycle is described as male, white, approximately 20-35, average height with a stocky build. He was wearing a black helmet, black T-shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the driver is asked to call the investigator at 905-825-4777, ext. 2391, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).