Prince George RCMP says officers in its municipal traffic section issued 154 tickets for speeding in a school zone during the first two weeks classes were in session.
The most egregious was a driver clocked at 110 km/h. That led to a $483 fine and a seven-day impoundment.
As well, two commercial trucks were impounded by Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement for excessive speed - one of which was travelling at 101 km/h.
As of Sept. 4, the limit of 30 km/h for school zones was back in force and will remain in place for the next 10 months, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
RCMP and CVSE officers were not the only ones keeping an eye out for speeders. Citizens On Patrol volunteers observed 1,258 vehicles and found 423 motorists going over the posted limit. That amounts to one-third which COP program coordinator Mike Burt found concerning.
"Of more concern is that RCMP volunteers recorded multiple vehicles speeding excessively over the 30 km/h posted speed limit," he said. "Had officers been present, it may have led to more vehicles being impounded."
Drivers not stopped by RCMP officers may receive a warning letter in the mail from the detachment's community policing section, explaining the offence observed and potential penalty.
RCMP also issued 27 tickets for speeding in other stretches of the city, four for distracted driving, two for driving while impaired, two for failing to wear seatbelts and 26 for other violations. In all three tickets for excessive speeding were issued and five vehicles were impounded.
