Medicine Hat Police Service has observed a spike in dangerous driving
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Members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Patrol and Traffic Units said there has been an increase in dangerous driving behaviours throughout the community.
The police said they have observed excessive speeding, reckless driving, road rage incidents, distracted driving, impaired driving, and a general lack of regard for other motorists and pedestrians.
These driving behaviours create significant risk and can lead to severe consequences, including loss of life, serious injury, Criminal Code charges, substantial fines, vehicle seizures, and additional penalties according to the police.
Officers highlight the dangers as they recently stopped two drivers for excessive speeding, including one travelling 147 km/h in a 70 km/h zone on Parkview Drive near Northlands Way NE on Feb. 5 and another going 98 km/h in a 50 km/h zone near 1356 Trans-Canada Way SE on Feb. 11.
