THIS past weekend, officers from the North Vancouver RCMP traffic unit were out in full force conducting traffic enforcement targeting high-risk driving on Friday, September 29, when they stopped a learner driver after he was clocked travelling at 199 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.

The learner driver was racing on the Upper Levels highway near Lonsdale Avenue with another vehicle when an officer stopped him. The 19-year-old’s response when he was pulled over: “The other driver was going faster!”

Officers were unable to stop the second vehicle. Additionally, the learner was driving without a supervisor and carrying too many passengers.

The driver, a man from North Vancouver, was issued tickets for excessive speed, drive without due care and attention, and drive contrary to restrictions. The fines summed up to almost $1,500. The vehicle was also impounded for seven days. 

“Speed remains as the number one cause of death on our roadways,” said Constable Mansoor Sahak. “When it comes to speeding and dangerous driving, every death is a preventable death. We are committed more than ever to stopping irresponsible drivers through enforcement and education.”