As many crews worked over the long weekend to restore the Fox Creek townsite, RCMP responded to reports of drivers passing workers at fast speeds.
Given the crew’s close proximity to the highway, limited visibility in the area due to smoke, and the reduced speed limit of 80 km/h, RCMP Traffic and Special Tactical Operations Units were deployed to aid in traffic enforcement on Highway 43 in the Fox Creek area.
Between midnight and 8am on May 23rd, a total of 50 vehicles were stopped.
RCMP set up check stops in an 80 km/hr zone where there were active crews roadside. Several violation tickets were issued, and traffic enforcement efforts will continue.
- On May 21, 2023, numerous vehicles were stopped at speeds ranging approximately 115km/hr to 140km/hr
- On May 22, 2023, numerous vehicles were stopped at speeds ranging approximately 115km/hr to 130km/hr
- On May 23, 2023, well over 50 vehicles were stopped at speeds ranging approximately 105km/hr to 130km/hr
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