British Columbia Highway Patrol seizes over 60 vehicles in a week-long Sea to Sky traffic control operation
Speeding and Impaired Driving Crackdown on Sea to Sky Highway
A crackdown on speeding and impaired driving along the Sea to Sky Highway in British Columbia has resulted in over 60 vehicles being impounded during the last week of August. According to Cpl. Michael McLaughlin, there are still too many people driving unimaginably fast or impaired on this popular route.
The crackdown led to several notable incidents. For instance, a 29-year-old Vancouver man was given a three-day driving suspension and a $368 ticket for excessive speeding after blowing two warns on a breathalyzer. His truck was also impounded for seven days, at his expense, totaling almost $2,500 in costs.
Similarly, a 61-year-old North Vancouver man received a 90-day immediate roadside driving prohibition after two fail readings on a breathalyzer. His motorcycle, a Harley Davidson, was impounded for 30 days, and he was also given a $109 ticket for unnecessary noise due to his bike's "after-market muffler." The total costs for his traffic violation are estimated to be over $2,500.
The North Vancouver man was clocked riding at 110 km/h in a 60 km/h zone in Lions Bay, while another driver was caught travelling 132 km/h in an 80 km/h zone near Porteau Cove, although the identity of the driver in this case remains unknown.
Cpl. McLaughlin emphasized the importance of staying sober while driving and encouraged drivers to slow down and plan for more time on the road. He noted that traffic patterns and volumes are shifting with back-to-school, and weather and darkness are bigger factors every day.
On average, over eight vehicles were impounded per day during the seven-day period, with approximately half of the impoundments occurring over Labour Day weekend. The B.C. Highway Patrol conducted the operation in response to growing concerns about traffic safety on the Sea to Sky Highway.
Cpl. McLaughlin's message is clear: drive safely and responsibly to ensure the safety of all road users on the Sea to Sky Highway.
