Calgary was caught doing 170km/h in a 60km/h zone

Calgary police say the driver of a BMW has been issued a summons to appear in court after being caught speeding at twice the speed limit.

A motorist was stopped at 12:30 a.m. Friday on NW 112th Ave.

Police say he was doing 170 km/h in a 60 km/h zone.

The driver could lose his license for 90 days and pay a fine of $2,200.

“One in four fatal crashes involved reckless speeding,” police said. Tuesday's post on Xformerly Twitter.

“Always maintain the speed limit to ensure the safety of all road users.”