Chestermere peace officers and RCMP are asking drivers to slow down around schools and playgrounds after the city reported a vehicle travelling 105 km/h in a Rainbow Road playground zone. The posted limit in the areas identified by the city is 30 km/h.
In a September 18 notice, the City of Chestermere said peace officers had stopped the vehicle and that a Chestermere resident was charged in connection with the incident. The person is scheduled to appear in court. The city did not publish the driver’s name, the precise charge, the court date or other circumstances of the stop. A charge is an allegation, and the court process has not been resolved.
The notice said municipal peace officers have increased their presence around Chestermere schools as classes resume. The RCMP and officers are reminding motorists to watch for posted limits near playgrounds and schools, where children and other people may be walking or crossing.
The reported speed is more than three times the 30 km/h limit the city cited. Even without knowing the conditions at the time of the stop, the difference underscores why officers singled out the incident in a broader warning. The city said excessive speed presents a risk to pedestrians, other vulnerable road users and motorists, especially in places where children may be present.
For local families, the message applies beyond a single enforcement stop. School-day traffic can change quickly around entrances, parked vehicles and crossings. Drivers should look for signs, leave time for their trip and allow extra room when people are walking near the road. The city did not announce a new speed limit or a change in the hours of any particular zone in this notice; posted signs remain the reference for each location.
The city directed residents to Alberta RCMP channels for further safety tips. Anyone seeking details about the alleged offence or its court outcome should wait for verified information rather than infer it from the brief city notice.
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