A lesson on what to post on social media, and what not to post on social media.
Peel Regional Police and York Regional Police have charged a 40-year-old Bolton man with more than 50 offences after they say he filmed himself racing on his motorcycle numerous times and then posted it online.
The two forces conducted a joint investigation called Project Splitting Eagle last month after they became aware of an online social media channel where multiple videos were posted of a motorcycle driving dangerously at high speeds.
Police say between June and September, the accused posted multiple videos of himself racing a grey motorcycle weaving between lanes of traffic and reaching speeds of up to 258 kilometres per hour. Police were able to identify the driver with the help of the videos.
Peel police charged the man with five counts each of dangerous operation and driving a motor vehicle to perform a stunt, four counts of speeding and one count of racing a motor vehicle.
He also had his driver’s licence suspended and his motorcycle impounded. York police also charged him with 36 offences.
