Two drivers are facing significant fines, vehicle seizures and court hearings in connection with a dangerous stunt on the city’s busiest highway. On Oct. 10, the Calgary Police Service (CPS) observed several vehicles driving at speeds of up to 160 km/h along Deerfoot Trail near 32 Avenue N.E. Both drivers were “weaving in and out of heavy traffic,” CPS said in a statement, and they were pulled over. One driver was fined $825 for street racing and $243 for unsafe lane changes and their vehicle was towed for “several safety defects.” The second driver was fined $1,947 — $852 for street racing, $852 for unsafe driving and $243 for unsafe lane changes — and ordered to appear in court, where further penalties are expected. CPS said the incident emphasized the dangers of street racing. “Racing and weaving through traffic puts everyone on the road at risk. Slow down, drive safely and save racing for the track,” police said.
