A 62-year-old man is without his vehicle after being clocked traveling 176 km/h on the TCH yesterday.
RCMP pulled over the man who says he was on his way to the airport, claiming to be late for his scheduled flight.
Police joked on social media, asking if the man was trying to take flight.
Late for a flight or trying to take flight? The 62-year-old driver of this vehicle was traveling 176 km/h on the TCH on November 24, 2022. He was stopped by RCMP Traffic Services East on his way to the airport, claiming to be late for his scheduled flight. 🤨 #NoNeedForSpeed pic.twitter.com/yZB4KNAn2R
— RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador (@RCMPNL) November 25, 2022