Mounties clock speeder going 178 km/hr on QEII Highway

Airdrie RCMP say the driver of a speeding vehicle had two children in the rear seats who were not properly secured.

The traffic stop was initiated north of Airdrie on the QEII Highway on the morning of Sunday, February 8th and police note that the driver has been summoned (x3) for a court appearance in March.

Alberta RCMP point out that so far in 2026, they have responded to 19 fatal collisions and 21 deaths have occurred as a result across the province.

Mounties say “excessive speed combined with the failure to properly use seatbelts significantly increases the risk of serious injury or death.”

Motorists are reminded by law enforcement officials to obey posted speed limits and to also avoid distractions, ensure all occupants are properly restrained, and to never drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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