RCMP say excessive speeds put everyone at risk

    Wednesday, 12 July 2023 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    A driver near Rocky Harbour was clocked doing nearly 170 km/h in a 90 km/h zone.

    Rocky Harbour RCMP were called out to a report of an excessive speeder on July 7th. Police say the driver was traveling at 169 km/h on Route 430, in a 90 km/h zone.  Cpl Jolene Garland says high speeds put everyone at risk and drivers could also face criminal charges. In this case, the driver was ticketed and received a license suspension. The car was seized and impounded.

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