After back-to-back fatal collisions on Stoney Trail, where speed was considered a factor earlier this summer, the Calgary Firefighters Association is calling on the provincial government to introduce stronger consequences for excessive speeding.

According to the CFA, the union representing local firefighters, Stoney Trail has become a “hotspot for stunt driving” and excessive speeds, resulting in traumatic scenes for first responders.

“These are scenes we don’t want to respond to,” said Calgary Firefighters Association president Jamie Blayney. “They sit with first responders.”

As of September, officers have issued 618 tickets for speeding over 50km/h over the posted speed limit, including five in one night on Stoney Trail last month. Last year, officers issued 704 tickets.

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