Bylaw Services remind everyone to drive safely and within the speed limit
A Fort McMurray resident was charged with excessive speeding on August 9.
(Fort McMurray, AB – August 20, 2026) – On Aug. 9, 2026, around 8 p.m., a Bylaw Services Community Peace Officer observed a sports car excessively speeding on MacDonald Dr. near MacDonald Island in downtown Fort McMurray. During a routine laser speed enforcement event, the driver was recorded going 107 km/h in a 50 km/h zone.
The 23-year-old driver was pulled over by the officer and received an automatic mandatory court appearance for exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 51 km/h. Typically, exceeding the posted speed limit by 50 km/h is a $744 fine. In this case, the court will decide the penalty at the time of the court appearance, which could also include significant demerits and/or revoking the driver’s licence.
Take your time, avoid a fine
Bylaw Services and the RCMP remind all drivers that speeding puts everyone at risk and urges everyone to drive with caution. Drivers should give themselves extra time to get to their destination to avoid the urge to speed.
Schools will be back in session in only a couple of weeks, and drivers are reminded to take extra precautions in school zones.
On all school days, the speed limit is 30 km/h from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Learn more at rmwb.ca/TrafficSafety.
Speeding fines
Every km/h that a driver exceeds the speed limit increases the fine amount significantly. A reminder that speeding:
- 10 km/h over the limit is a $144 fine.
- 20 km/h over the limit is a $228 fine.
- 30 km/h over the limit is a $324 fine.
Remember that speed fines double in construction zones when construction workers or emergency responders are present.
Learn more at the Government of Alberta’s website.
Report excessive speeding
If you witness excessive speeding or dangerous driving, please report it.
If you are able, take down the vehicle's licence plate number and the vehicle’s description before calling 911.
Anyone looking for more information can contact Pulse at 743-7000 or toll free at 1-800-973-9663.
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