Roads in and around Edmonton have been far less populated during the COVID-19 pandemic and that has led to more speeding. “This is the second time in three weeks that we’ve had to message motorists to slow down,” Sgt.
Kerry Bates said Tuesday. “The roads may be somewhat quieter these days due to the people remaining at home during the pandemic, though that doesn’t give motorists additional liberties to ignore the posted speed limits.” Police clocked drivers going 151 km/h in an 80 km/h zone, 123 km/h in a 50 km/h zone, 181 km/h in a 100 km/h zone and 200 km/h on the Anthony Henday, where the speed limit is 100 km/h, last week. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] On April 20, the driver of a Hyundai