RCMP took to social media this week to remind drivers to slow down after several young drivers were caught driving well over the speed limit.
On July 1, 2022 officers pulled over a 19-year-old female driver travelling at 170 kmh on Highway 1 near Highway 12.
The driver had an intermediate licence which requires that there is zero alcohol in their blood. When tested the driver blew 32 mg% – a fail.
When asked why she was going so fast the driver said “just slowing down to pass a semi.”
Officers issued her a fine of $1079
On July 2, 2022, a 17-year-old driver with a learner’s licence was pulled over after travelling 134 kmh on a 70 kmh zone on the Trans-Canada Highway in Headingley.
At the time of the offence there were three passengers in the vehicle but no supervising driver. The vehicle had no insurance and false plates.
The driver was fined $2,174 and issued a Serious Offence Notice. The vehicle was towed.
Also on July 2, 2022, a 20-year-old driver was clocked travelling at 155 kmh in a 110 kmh zone on Highway 1 near Carberry and fined $378.
An hour and 20 minutes later the same driver was caught travelling 125 kmh in a 100 kmh zone on Highway 10 south of Brandon.
The driver was issued another $378 ticked. Officers also warned the lead-foot driver that a third ticket would see their vehicle towed and impounded for five days.
© News4.ca 2022
