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Police will be patrolling the Coquihalla Highway this upcoming weekend, and they're reminding drivers to check their speed.

Drivers travelling at "excessive" speeds risk an impounded vehicle and steep fines as B.C. Highway Patrol plans to monitor the Coquihalla corridor during the Family Day long weekend, according to a news release from RCMP.

Excessive speeds are defined as more than 40 km/h over the speed limit, and towing and storage costs would be included with the ticket.

Speed limits have been reduced due to repairs on the highway, but may be reduced further depending on weather conditions.

"Posted speed limits are intended for ideal travel conditions and motorists need to consider driving to the road and weather conditions which may mean reducing speed," the release reads. "Road and weather conditions can change with little warning on B.C.’s highways at this time of year, especially as people navigate some of the mountain passes."

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After the highway between Hope and Merritt was reopened in January, speed limits were reduced to 100 km/h through much of the corridor, according to the release.

Police are also reminding drivers to pay attention to speed limits in construction zones, where signage should be clearly visible and speeding tickets amount to $196 at minimum.

Highway 1 near Boston Bar and Spences Bridge is also undergoing repairs where there are multiple construction zones.

Both highways were heavily damaged by flooding in November, which forced construction crews to repair the major routes quickly with repairs intended to be temporary used to reconnect the Lower Mainland with the Interior again.

Check DriveBC here for up to date road conditions.

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