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By Shaun Penner

Slow down

Grande Prairie RCMP warning extreme speeders to slow down after recent stops

Jun 4, 2020 | 5:02 PM

Grande Prairie RCMP are reminding those with a heavy foot to slow down, or you could pay the price.

The RCMP and the Grande Prairie Integrated Traffic Services Unit says in the month of May, they issued seven mandatory court summons to drivers in the area for going in excess of 51 km/h over the speed limit. Some of those recent stops include a driver going 190 km/h along Highway 49 near Bay Tree (speed limit 100), and a driver going 180 km/h along Highway 43 near Bezanson (speed limit 110).

“RCMP would like to remind motorists that excessive speed endangers all users of the roadways. Vehicles travelling at more then 51 km/h above the maximum posted speed limit will be stopped and the driver will be issued a summons to court.”

Drivers caught travelling at excessive speeds can face a fine of up to $2,000, six months in jail or both. Drivers caught going more than 51 km/h above the posted speed limit will also be docked six demerit points, and the court can suspend your license.

“With Alberta re-opening, everyone will be eager to get out and enjoy the summer, resulting in an increased volume of vehicles on the highways,” reads an RCMP statement. “Grande Prairie Integrated Traffic Services would like to remind all motorists to be safe and responsible by continuing to follow all public health guidelines and the rules of the road.”

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