Speeding driver hit 195 km/h on Highway 2 near Okotoks before police intercept
A Foothills officer spotted the vehicle doing 150 km/h in a 110 km/h zone, then watched speeds accelerate to 195 km/h in heavy traffic.
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A driver was caught speeding to 195 km/h on Highway 2 near Okotoks after a Foothills Enforcement officer spotted the vehicle doing an estimated 150 km/h in a 110 km/h zone.
The officer was merging onto Highway 2 from Highway 2A, travelling south, when the speeding vehicle was noticed. As the officer moved to catch up, the driver accelerated to 178 km/h, a speed confirmed by radar. The vehicle continued accelerating through heavy traffic, reaching a maximum of 195 km/h.
The driver was issued an automatic court appearance where a judge will determine the penalty, along with a $243 fine for failing to produce registration.
"At speeds like these, there is little room for error and the consequences can be devastating," Foothills Enforcement said in a statement about the incident.
The facts
What was the top speed reached by the speeding driver on Highway 2?
The driver reached a maximum speed of 195 km/h on Highway 2 near Okotoks.
What speed limit was in effect in the zone where the driver was initially spotted?
The speed limit in the zone where the driver was initially spotted on Highway 2 was 110 km/h.
What fines or penalties did the driver receive?
The driver was issued a $243 fine for failing to produce registration and was issued an automatic court appearance where a judge will determine additional penalties.
