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Old 10-08-2008, 03:56 PM   #1
taco.vidal
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Default Deerfoot speed crackdown

They should get more cops hassling speeders on the Deerfoot rather than hassling people who have dog license warrants.

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Date: Tue Oct 7 20:00:24 2008
Subject: TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ON DEERFOOT TRAIL x 130 AVENUE S.E.
From: Duty Inspector

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CITYBEAT - CITY OF CALGARY PRESS RELEASE
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The Calgary Police Service recognizes that Calgarians have
expressed ongoing concerns for traffic safety as it relates
to excessive speed on Deerfoot Trail. Consequently, on
October 05, 2008, members of the Calgary Police Service
Traffic Unit conducted a speed enforcement initiative on
Deerfoot Tr. x 130 Ave. S.E.

The targeted enforcement lasted for approximately a five hour
period of time during the afternoon. During this time a
total of 135 traffic violation tickets were issued; of which
103 were issued for exceeding the posted limit of 100 kph.

The highest recorded speed was 201 kph; with the average of
all speeding violations issued being 132 kph.

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Public Email Contact:

3-1-1contactus@calgary.ca

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