Tractor-trailer impounded after speeding through Prince George school zone
PRINCE GEORGE — A tractor-trailer driver from Alberta is facing more than $3,000 in fines, towing, inspection and repair costs after being caught speeding through a school zone in Prince George.
BC Highway Patrol says the incident occurred on Sept. 9 during a school zone enforcement operation on the Old Cariboo Highway near Pineview Elementary School. Officers were working alongside Prince George RCMP Speed Watch volunteers when a tractor-trailer was clocked travelling 81 kilometres per hour in a posted 30 km/h school zone shortly after 12:15 p.m.
After stopping the vehicle, officers discovered additional concerns.
“When the tractor-trailer was pulled over, the police officer noticed some defects,” said Sgt. Michael McLaughlin of BC Highway Patrol.
