In the middle of last week, officers from the Traffic Management Unit with Greater Sudbury Police continued to publicize its campaign for speed reduction and road safety awareness.
The enforcement initiative targeted Municipal Roads 35 & 80 and Regent St. South. A total 114 drivers were charged with offences, including speeding, failing to wear their seatbelts and failing to surrender required documentation.
The fastest driver was a G2 licence holder stopped for speeding for the second time in one week. He was clocked traveling at 106 km/h in a 60 km/h
zone and faces a fine of $341 and four demerit points upon conviction.
One driver was stopped for speeding and then discovered to be unlicensed. Another driver was charged for failing to move left for a stopped emergency vehicle and faces a fine of $500 and three demerit points.
Finally, a school bus driver was stopped and charged for traveling 30 km/h over the posted speed limit.
Last week a motorcyclist was charged with speeding on Municipal Road 35 by an officer on uniform patrol. The driver was going a mere 160 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone..
He decided to warm up his bike and take it for ?spring spin?. After being charged with speeding, no insurance, expired validation sticker and using a modified muffler his bike was towed away.
The warmer weather and approaching summer months will bring heavier traffic volume to our area roadways. Speed increases stopping distance, decreases reaction time, affects vehicle handling and carries more energy into a collision.
Police warn that the Traffic Management Unit will continue with strict enforcement in an aim to reduce serious motor vehicle collisions within our
community.
