Steinbach motorcyclist caught travelling 202 km/h

Steinbach RCMP impounded two motorcycles last weekafter their drivers engaged in high-risk behaviour including a 21-year-old driver who more than doubled the speed limit on Highway 52.

On May 11, police officers were on patrol when they caught a motorcyclist travelling 202 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Highway 52 east of Steinbach in the Municipality of La Broqueriearound 9 p.m., according to a media release.

Officers penalized the 21-year-old driver from Steinbachwith a $1,385 fine. He was issued a serious offence notice and hisdriver's licence and motorcycle were seized.

Less than two hours later, RCMPspotted a motorcyclist in Steinbachwho failed to stop at a stop sign.

The driver proceeded to weave in and out of traffic, ignore the red light at Highway 12and Loewen Boulevard and the stop sign onGiesbrecht Street. The driver finallystopped at Ellice Avenue and Giesbrecht Street, where RCMP were waiting for him.

The 20-year-old man fromSteinbach was charged with imprudent driving, failing to stop, drivingcarelessly,driving anunregistered motorcycle anddriving with an invalid licence. A serious offence notice was issued, and his licence and motorcycle were seized.

Police added they will continue to target high-risk driving.