On Sunday, May 10, 2020, the Medicine Hat Police stopped a motorist traveling 102 kmh in a 50 kmh zone along 20 St NE and Hatcher Drive NE. The 82 year old male was charged with exceeding the speed limit and was given a mandatory court date to speak to the charge. With an increase of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic this type of driving behavior is both dangerous and unacceptable. Motorists are reminded that all roads within the City of Medicine Hat have a 50kmh speed limit, unless otherwise posted, and 30kmh playground zones are in effect from 7:30am to 9:00pm daily. The MHPS reminds to public to stay safe and obey the posted speed limits.