Calgary police have charged a man for driving 76 km over the speed limit in a Ferrari on Deerfoot Trail. .“On Feb. 27, 2023, a Ferrari was travelling northbound on Deerfoot Trail near Memorial Dr. NE & passed an unmarked police vehicle while speeding 176 km/h in a 100 km/h zone & driving in a dangerous manner,” said Calgary police in a Thursday tweet. .The driver was arrested and charged with dangerous operation of a conveyance. .Calgary police said speeding “puts everyone at risk and is a major factor in serious-injury and fatality collisions.” It said motorists are reminded “to slow down and keep Calgary roads safe for all drivers.”.This incident comes after a British Columbia resident stopped in Cochrane, AB, by Alberta RCMP for speeding was clocked doing 270 km/hr in October. .READ MORE: NEED FOR SPEED: Alberta RCMP stop a driver speeding at 270 km/h.“The 2011 Porsche 911 was recorded travelling 270 km/h in a posted 110 km/h zone,” said Alberta RCMP. .Kelowna, BC, resident Michael Peterec, 36, was charged with dangerous driving.
Calgary police have charged a man for driving 76 km over the speed limit in a Ferrari on Deerfoot Trail. .“On Feb. 27, 2023, a Ferrari was travelling northbound on Deerfoot Trail near Memorial Dr. NE & passed an unmarked police vehicle while speeding 176 km/h in a 100 km/h zone & driving in a dangerous manner,” said Calgary police in a Thursday tweet. .The driver was arrested and charged with dangerous operation of a conveyance. .Calgary police said speeding “puts everyone at risk and is a major factor in serious-injury and fatality collisions.” It said motorists are reminded “to slow down and keep Calgary roads safe for all drivers.”.This incident comes after a British Columbia resident stopped in Cochrane, AB, by Alberta RCMP for speeding was clocked doing 270 km/hr in October. .READ MORE: NEED FOR SPEED: Alberta RCMP stop a driver speeding at 270 km/h.“The 2011 Porsche 911 was recorded travelling 270 km/h in a posted 110 km/h zone,” said Alberta RCMP. .Kelowna, BC, resident Michael Peterec, 36, was charged with dangerous driving.
