Speeding motorcycle, RCMP supplied image
FORT McMURRAY — A motorcyclist accused of travelling more than twice the posted speed limit on Highway 63 is scheduled to appear in court next month after being stopped by Wood Buffalo RCMP.
Police say traffic services officers were conducting speed enforcement near the Thickwood Boulevard overpass on June 4 when they observed a red Honda motorcycle weaving past other vehicles at what they described as a high rate of speed.
Using a laser speed-measuring device, officers recorded the motorcycle travelling at 164 km/h in an 80 km/h zone.
RCMP initiated a traffic stop and issued the rider a summons to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in Fort McMurray on July 24.
Police did not release the identity of the driver.
The speed recorded was more than double the posted limit, leaving little room for error and even less room to brake.
Wood Buffalo RCMP are reminding motorists to slow down and obey posted speed limits on highways and rural roads, noting speed limits are established to help protect all road users.
Under Alberta’s traffic laws, speeding penalties increase based on the severity of the offence. Drivers travelling between 31 and 50 km/h above the posted limit can face four demerit points and fines of up to $495, while additional penalties may apply in more serious cases.
Fines can also double when speeding occurs in areas where construction workers or emergency responders are present.
RCMP recommend motorists allow sufficient travel time, avoid distractions and remain aware of changing speed limits, particularly in construction and playground zones.
For one rider, police say the trip through Thickwood may have ended with a court date instead of a quick arrival.
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