ON September 20, officers from the Richmond RCMP Road Safety Unit (RSU) were conducting targeted enforcement in east Richmond when an RSU officer stopped a vehicle driving 99km/hr in a 50km/h zone.  The vehicle was impounded for excessive speed, and the driver received a violation ticket in the amount of $368, plus the additional cost of towing, impound, and driver premium points.

Of note, the officer recalled stopping the exact same vehicle almost exactly one year ago for speeding on Highway 91.  The current driver stopped was a passenger during the September 2024 incident.  The vehicle, having been impounded twice for high-risk offences within two consecutive calendar years, could now face an extended impound period of 30 days, police said.

“It’s unfortunate this driver did not appear to learn from the previous violation and impound of the vehicle,” said Sgt. Eric Baskette, Richmond RCMP Road Safety Unit, on Monday. “This type of driving behaviour puts all road users at risk which is why we will continue to be out there conducting enforcement.”