Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen speaks about raising the speed limit on a section of Highway 2.
Alberta’s government is testing a higher speed limit, raising it to 120 kilometres per hour on a select portion of Highway 2.
The 120 km/h section will run for 22 kilometres south of the Leduc Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station in both directions.
The areas being monitored and evaluated include the 22-kilometre section, the five kilometres to the north of the 120 km/h section and the five kilometres to the south of the 120 km/h section.
In a recent survey, almost 70 per cent of respondents agreed that Alberta’s government should increase the speed limits on rural divided highways to 120 km/h.
The Alberta government will work with law enforcement to closely monitor driver behaviour and collect safety assessments during the pilot.
“Albertans told us they support 120 km/h speed limits on rural divided highways. Albertans want traffic safety rules that improve the driving experience in our beautiful province,” said Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors.
With the increase in speed comes an increase in fines.
Fines for serious offences like careless driving, excessive speeding, stunting and racing have increased by 50 per cent, with most other traffic penalties rising by 30 per cent.
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