A driver in Brooks was allegedly caught travelling more than double the posted speed limit. (Photo: Brooks and Newell Safe Communities)

By David Opinko

Brooks driver caught going over double speed limit

May 26, 2025 | 10:15 AM

A peace officer in Brooks says they marked a vehicle travelling significantly faster than the speed limit on Thursday, May 22.

The officer alleges they observed a car travelling eastbound on Cassils Road at a speed of 116 kilometres per hour. A City of Brooks official told LNN that the posted speed limit on that street is 50 km/hr

A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver was arrested and charged with exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 51 km/hr

The driver received a mandatory court summons for July 18.

No further information was provided in a news release.

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