An 18 year-old man had his vehicle impounded after being caught driving 102 km/hr in a 50 zone in Melfort. (Submitted photo/Melfort RCMP)

By Angie Rolheiser

Speeding

Melfort driver gets hefty speeding ticket for travelling 50km/hr over posted limit

Apr 21, 2020 | 8:38 AM

An 18 year-old man is facing an $820 speeding ticket after being pulled over in the City of Melfort.

According to Melfort RCMP, the man was caught travelling at 102 km/hr in a 50 zone along Saskatchewan Ave. at 11 p.m. last Friday.

He was charged under the Traffic Safety Act for speeding in excess of 50 km/hr over the posted speed limit.

Along with the $820 fine, his vehicle was also impounded for seven days.

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