Driver gets $1,163 fine for speeding in Winnipeg

A driver going more than twice the posted speed limit in our city has a hefty fine to pay.

Winnipeg police posted a photo of a ticket handed out this week featuring a fine of $1163.00.

The driver had been clocked at 165 km/hr in an 80 km/hr zone on Kenaston Boulevard near Waverley Street.

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Beside the ticket, police posted a photo of a plane, with the caption, “That kind of speed is what this plane takes off at! Just slow down”.

A serious offense notice was also issued, which will trigger a review of the driver’s status.