Ponoka’s Integrated Traffic Unit caught 65 speeders and aggressive drivers while targeting morning commuters this week — including a 17-year-old driving 204 km/h on Hwy 2.
Police say the Lacombe youth clocked going 84 km over the posted speed limit on Wednesday was driving his father’s BMW. He was charged with dangerous driving and is scheduled to appear in Ponoka provincial court on Aug. 14.
Thursday morning a 53-year-old Beaumont woman was issued a speeding ticket for driving 163 km/h. She is scheduled to appear in Ponoka court on Aug. 8.
Police say the majority of tickets issued over the two-day operation were for speeding and many of those caught exceeded the 110 speed limit by more than 40 km/h.
The operation, conducted on Hwy 2 north of Red Deer near Hwy 12, was organized in response to numerous complaints received from the public regarding dangerous drivers during the morning commute.
Integrated Traffic Units consist of RCMP Traffic Services members and Sheriff Highway Patrol officers.