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Trio of speeders caught going 50 km/h over limit near Cambridge intersection: police

In a space of six hours, Waterloo Regional Police say they busted three drivers in the same area travelling 50 km/h above the speed limit. Waterloo Regional Police

In a span of six hours, Waterloo Regional Police say they busted three drivers in the same area travelling 50 km/h above the posted speed limit.

Police say the traffic unit was conducting a speed enforcement operation near Water Street South and Myers Road overnight Saturday into Sunday from 8:30 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. when they incidents occurred.

They say two of the drivers were travelling 110 km/h while a third was travelling 111 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone.

Police say that seven other drivers were also allegedly caught speeding in the area during the enforcement.

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One of the force’s new Traffic Services Special Enforcement Teams was behind the speed trap.

Their creation was announced in early February with a focus on what they call ‘the fatal four’ — impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding/aggressive driving and seatbelt use.

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