Police found themselves peeling back a virtual traffic infractions onion when they pulled over a super speeder along the QE2 Highway.
Police zeroed in on the 24-year-old driver after an officer from the RCMP and Alberta Sheriffs' Integrated Traffic Unit observed the heavy footed motorist travelling at nearly twice the 110 km/h speed limit.
According to the ITU, the B.C. man, who had recently moved to Okotoks, was seen zooming down the QE2 Highway - the main and busy link between Calgary and Edmonton - near Ponoka, Alta. last week when officers moved in.
"The officer activated his radar, and confirmed the speed of the vehicle at 210 km/hr," said Sheriff Jason Graw in a statement.
But once Mounties and Sheriffs pulled the man over, they found he was not only speeding but also allegedly heavily intoxicated.
"He provided two breath samples that allegedly showed his blood alcohol content to be 140 mg/100 ml of blood, nearly twice the legal limit," said Graw.
On top of all that, the driver also had outstanding warrants with fines totalling $2,600, added Graw.
The accused has been charged with impaired driving and dangerous driving.
Graw said the driver will remain behind bars until either the the fines are paid or the imposed court custody time is completed.
Alberta's Reckless Drivers Hangout Here
Deerfoot Trail, Calgary(01 of12)
Open Image ModalIt's no surprise that Deerfoot Trail makes it to the list of reckless drivers. With multiple lanes of traffic and people getting late for work, recklessness is a common visitor. (credit:Twitter, @IamLeVar )
School Buses(02 of12)
Open Image ModalSchool bus drivers are apparently the worst, Alden Gushnowskitold us on Facebook. "It may not seem like much in absolute terms, but they are flying by at 60 km/h when the speed limit is 30 and there are kids walking to school," he says. (credit:Shutterstock)
McKenzie Towne, Prestwick(03 of12)
Open Image ModalPeople are flying and not looking down the streets in Prestwick, in Calgary's McKenzie Towne, says Lisa on Facebook, where all the kids play! (credit:Shutterstock)
Highway 36?(04 of12)
Open Image ModalLisa Lynn says she's reached 173km/hr going to Brooks from Lethbridge. Eek! A little too fast perhaps? (credit:Shutterstock)
68th Ave, Grande Prairie(05 of12)
Open Image ModalUnfortunately, tragic crashes have taken place on 68th Avenue in Grande Prairie. (credit:Shutterstock)
Kodiak Blvd N Lethbridge(06 of12)
Open Image ModalPeople speed a little too often in this residential area with parks and playgrounds. (credit:Shutterstock)
Trans-Canada Highway(07 of12)
Open Image ModalSpeeders and weather conditions often make traveling the Trans-Canada Highway through Kananaskis Country and the mountain parks a dangerous affair. (credit:Alamy)
Highway 63(08 of12)
Open Image ModalKnown as the Highway of Death, speeders are still the major cause of accidents along this infamous highway, the main artery to the Alberta oilsands. (credit:CP)
Highway 22(09 of12)
Open Image ModalFound along the western edge of the province, this highway finds itself slightly off the beaten path and is thus a favourite for lead-footed drivers. (credit:CP)
Highway 2/QEII(10 of12)
Open Image ModalHighway 2, or QEII between Calgary and Edmonton, is notorious for speeders, a thoroughfare that requires drivers to speed just to keep up with the flow of traffic. (credit:CP)
Highway 3(11 of12)
Open Image ModalRunning east to west along the south edge of the province, Highway 3 has earned a bad reputation for the amount of speeders who frequent the road. (credit:CP)
Highway 16(12 of12)
Open Image ModalThe main east/west artery in Central Alberta, and the main artery between Edmonton and Jasper National Park, Highway 16 has become synonymous with speeders. (credit:Flckr (dicktay2000))