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Edmonton woman fined for drunk driving at 150 km/h in rainstorm
RCMP say they fined an Edmonton woman $1,200 for driving drunk at excessive speeds during a rainstorm last week.
A statement issued Friday said the woman was driving on the Yellowhead east of Edmonton near the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village on June 20.
Police used a laser speed measuring device to calculate the vehicle's speed at 150 kilometers an hour during a heavy rainstorm with reduced visibility.
The woman's licence was immediately suspended for 90 days and her vehicle was impounded for 30 days. She was also fined $1,200.
'In Alberta, if you suspect someone is driving under the influence, you should call 911 immediately,' said a statement from Lamont RCMP. 'When reporting, if safe to do so, provide your location, a description of the vehicle (including license plate, make, model, and color), and the direction of travel to police.'
