ON August 25, a Langley RCMP officer conducting laser speed enforcement at Robertson Crescent and 242 Street was nearly struck by a vehicle as he was attempting to pull it over.
The driver, travelling 93 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone, initially slowed down when flagged, but then attempted to evade police. Instead of stopping safely, they swerved off the roadway to the right of the officer and accelerated to well over 100 km/h.
Another officer, who witnessed the dangerous maneuver, was able to intercept the vehicle before it reached the driver’s residence. The driver displayed signs of impairment and failed two roadside screening tests.
As a result, the driver received:
- A 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP)
- A 30-day vehicle impound
- 11 charges under the BC Motor Vehicle Act, totaling $2,035 in fines
- $8,225 in Driver Penalty Points
“This incident highlights the very real dangers impaired and reckless drivers pose, not only to the public, but to police officers doing their jobs roadside,” said Sgt. Zynal Sharoom of Langley RCMP. “If you choose to drink and drive, you are not only risking lives, but you are setting yourself up to face serious financial and legal consequences.”
Langley RCMP remind motorists to drive sober, obey posted speed limits, and always slow down when approaching roadside enforcement or emergency vehicles.
