A motorist’s speedy joyride through Oak Bay came to an abrupt end last week.
On July 4, Oak Bay PD conducted speed enforcement along Beach Drive and stopped a motorcyclist travelling 114 km/h in a posted 40 km/h zone.
The rider was issued a violation ticket for excessive speeding, and the bike was impounded for seven days.
In the wake of the incident, Oak Bay PD has issued a warning about the dangers of speeding.
“With the increased number of pedestrians, cyclists and families enjoying Oak Bay’s waterfront during the summer months, police are reminding motorists that excessive speed significantly increases the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a collision,” Oak Bay PD said in a news release.