LAKE COUNTRY – Some motorists are learning the hard way that speeding through construction zones can be costly.
Officers cracked down on a highway construction zone near Oyama Monday and report speed infractions went through the roof.
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In total, 102 drivers were slapped with fines for speeding in a construction zone.
“Construction Zone speeds are reduced for everyone’s safety” says Cst. Kris Clark. “It makes sense to slow down when crews and are working roadside but what some motorists seem to forget is that the construction zone often contains an irregular or unpredictable road surface which can cause safety hazards for all road users.”
If you’re caught racing through a construction zone, the minimum fine is $196.
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