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Saskatoon police impound 2 vehicles for doubling speed limit in 50, 60 zones

Two Saskatoon drivers had their vehicles impounded on Saturday after going double the speed limit say Saskatoon police. File / Global News

Two Saskatoon men had their vehicles impounded in separate incidents on Saturday after driving double the speed limit, say police.

The first incident took place at 5 p.m. on 8th Street East near Briargate Road. Saskatoon police clocked the motorcyclist going “in excess” of 120 km/h in a 60 km/h zone.

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The driver was charged and ticketed $966. His driver’s license was suspended for three days and a full technical inspection was ordered on his motorcycle.

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Hours later, Saskatoon police clocked a 30-year-old man driving in excess of 100 km/h in a 50 km/h zone on the Broadway Bridge downtown.

The driver was charged and ticked $843.

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Both individuals had their vehicles impounded for seven days.

After two high-speed violations within two-and-a-half hours, police are reminding motorists to obey all traffic laws.

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