RCMP say there is excuse for speeding and point out that a 17-year-old driver did not offer any reason for racing through a 50 km/h zone in St. Pierre. 

According to police, the incident occurred on Friday, October 21st along Highway 59 at around 8pm. 

The offender was issued a fine of $992 and given a serious offence notice for a licence review with Manitoba Public Insurance.