One, two, three strikes and you’re out.
For a driver in West Kelowna, the old baseball adage is true, as they were caught travelling 175 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Highway 97, and were found to have open alcohol and alleged illegal tobacco in the car.
On Wednesday, April 1, a member of the West Kelowna RCMP’s traffic section caught the driver travelling 95 km/h over the speed limit on Highway 97 near Boucherie Road.
The driver was given tickets for excessive speed and for driving contrary to restrictions, as well as a three-day roadside prohibition and had their car impounded for a week.
It was discovered that there was also open liquor in the vehicle, resulting in an additional ticket under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act.
As the investigation continued with multiple officers on scene, alleged illegal tobacco was found in the car and seized.
“Travelling at speeds more than double the posted limit creates a significant risk to everyone using our roadways,” said Cpl. Tyrone Wilton of the West Kelowna RCMP Traffic Section. “Enforcement action like this is about preventing serious collisions and keeping our community safe.”
The RCMP would like to remind drivers that excessive speed can result in immediate roadside prohibitions, vehicle impoundment, and substantial penalties.