Charges laid in street racing incidents on Stoney Trail

The Calgary Police Service has laid several charges in relation to street racing.

During regular traffic enforcement being conducted on the evening of Friday, July 25, 2014, in the area of Barlow Trail, officers witnessed a number of vehicles proceeding to Stoney Trail East for what was reported to be street racing.

Over the course of five hours, police issued 25 summonses for stunting, speeding, and equipment violations. In one case, a vehicle was speeding on Stoney Trail near Glenmore trail at a speed off 251 km/h.

The Calgary Police Service Traffic Section is reminding drivers to obey the posted speed limit. Ongoing enforcement will continue.