Wood Buffalo RCMP lay charges and seize vehicles in racing investigation

June 18, 2026 - Fort McMurray, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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Fort McMurray, Alta – On June 15, 2026, at approximately 1:12 a.m. while conducting patrols of the Timberlea area of Fort McMurray, Wood Buffalo RCMP Municipal Traffic Services observed two vehicles street racing each other. 

RCMP observed a Black Ford Explorer and Grey Kawasaki motorcycle stopped at a red light on Confederation Way at Brett Drive. Upon the light changing to green, both vehicles took off at a high rate of speed. 

The black Ford Explorer was caught on police laser travelling at 114km/hr while the grey Kawasaki motorcycle was caught on police radar travelling at 134km/hr. The area has a posted speed limit of 60km/hr. 

A traffic stop was initiated with both vehicles. Each driver was issued Summons to appear in court for speeding and racing. Both vehicles were subsequently towed by RCMP. 

The driver of the motorcycle is set to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Fort McMurray on August 21, 2026.

The driver of the Explorer is set to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Fort McMurray on August 28, 2026.

Speeding fines and demerits range in severity. 

• Exceed speed limit up to 15 km/h over – 2 demerits and up to $126 fine
• Exceed speed limit by 16 to 30 km/h – 3 demerits and up to $249 fine
• Exceed speed limit by 31 to 50 km/h – 4 demerits and up to $495 fine

A speeding charge more than 50 km/hr over the speed limit results in a mandatory court appearance and can lead to high fines, increased insurance rates and can lead to a driver’s licence suspension.

In Alberta, standard speed limits are established for different roadways for the safety of those traveling on them. Slow down. Speed limits save lives. Speeding reduces your reaction time and increases the severity of collisions. Help keep our roads safe by obeying the speed limits and adjusting your speed for road and weather conditions. To avoid speeding, the RCMP recommends giving yourself enough travel time, limiting distractions while driving, and being aware of posted limits, especially in playground and construction zones. 

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