A driver has been charged after driving 85km / h above the speed limit in an active construction area in Calgary on Tuesday.
The motorist marked 135 km / h in a marked construction area of 50 km / h Stoney Trail NE west of Deerfoot Trail NE Police say road conditions were bad due to heavy rain in early ‘this week, and the lane closest to the average was closed. with flashing warning lights because workers and vehicles were in this lane.
The vehicle did not attempt to slow down as it approached or traveled through the construction site, according to a Calgary police service press release Thursday morning.
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“We’re seeing an increase in the frequency of high-speed driving offenses lately. It’s becoming more and more common to see drivers exceeding 50km / h above the published speed limit, and some of my 100 km / h above the speed limit, “Acting Inspector Rob Patterson said in a statement.
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The CPS said speeding can lead to a criminal charge and officers will crack down on criminals.
“When there is evidence to support the prosecution, we will prosecute the most serious offenders in accordance with section 320.13 of the Penal Code for the dangerous operation of a transport,” Patterson said.
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