Alberta police are calling for legislation that would allow them to seize the cars of lead-footed drivers in order to curb a trend of excessive speeding, although a civil liberties group says the idea raises concerns.
At a news conference last week, Edmonton police Chief Rod Knecht said excessive speeding is “the big issue” facing his force this year, and a “dangerous trend” across the province. He said officers in the city regularly see speeders clocking 200 km/hr.
