Grande Prairie Enforcement Services is reminding drivers to slow down in construction zones after a motorcyclist was clocked at more than 70 kilometres an hour over the posted limit.
Enforcement Services officials say it happened just after 11 a.m. on July 9th when conducting speed enforcement on 96 Street at 113 Avenue in an active construction zone. During the operation, a motorcycle was witnessed travelling northbound at 106 km/h in a posted 30 km/h zone.
Peace Officer Sergeant Ryan Hoffman says travelling that fast in a construction zone poses a significant risk to both workers and motorists.
“Speeding vehicles are one of the leading causes of motor vehicle collisions, injuries, and fatalities on our roads. Motorists need to slow down in construction zones, especially where workers are present. Excessive speeding in these areas can have serious and irreversible consequences, putting the safety of workers in jeopardy,” he adds.
The driver was stopped and issued a violation ticket for exceeding the speed limit in a construction zone with workers present, under the Traffic Safety Act. The offence requires a mandatory court appearance.
