Police nab a 26 year old Corner Brook man for speeding in a construction zone

    Tuesday, 16 April 2024 15:21

    By Tonya Organ

    Police noticed a vehicle traveling 113 km/h in the reduced 50 km/h construction zone.  A construction crew was present and working at the time and a traffic stop was conducted.

    A 26-year-old Corner Brook man was stopped by RCMP Traffic Services West this morning for speeding in a construction zone. Shortly before 8:00 a.m., an officer with RCMP Traffic Services West was patrolling in a construction zone on the Trans-Canada Highway near Massey Drive and noticed a vehicle traveling 113 km/h in the reduced 50 km/h construction zone.  A construction crew was present and working at the time and a traffic stop was conducted. The driver was ticketed for speeding in excess of 51 km/h in a construction zone which is associated with a minimum fine of $1,170.00 and six demerit points.  His licence was suspended and the vehicle was seized and impounded. 

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