Over the past weekend, May 1st to 3rd, 2020, several tickets were issued for speeding. In certain cases drivers were observed operating their vehicles at excessive speeds, nearly double or over double, the posted speed limit. These speeds included the following:
- 97 kph in a 50 kph zone
- 96 kph in a 50 kph zone and
- 65 kph in a 30 kph zone.
Motorists are reminded that all roads within the City of Medicine Hat have a 50kmh speed limit, unless otherwise posted, and 30kmh playground zones are in effect from 7:30am to 9:00pm daily. Also, motorists must slow to 60kmh or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower, when passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks that are stopped on the side of the highway. Roadside issued fines for speeding range from $78 to $474 and include demerits ranging from 2 to 6 points. Offences for speeding 50kmh over the posted limit will result in the offender being compelled to court to face substantial fines and a driver’s licence suspension. Fines for speeding past emergency vehicles or in construction zones are doubled.
Speed is one of the main contributors to serious injury and fatality collisions with nearly 1 in 4 collisions in Alberta involving motorist who are driving too fast. The MHPS reminds to public to stay safe and obey the posted speed limits.
Media contact:
Sgt. Gerald Sadlemyer
Traffic Unit
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph;403-529-8471