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Sep 29, 2025 6:33 PM - Connect Newsroom
Richmond RCMP Road Safety Unit impounds vehicle a second time as it fails to dodge police enforcement.
On September 20, 2025, 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 Hwy 91. The current driver stopped was a passenger during the September 2024 incident. The vehicle, having been impounded twice for high-risk offences within 2 consecutive calendar years, could now face an extended impound period of 30 days.
“It’s unfortunate this driver did not appear to learn from the previous violation and impound of the vehicle,” says Sergeant Eric Baskette, Richmond RCMP Road Safety Unit, “This type of driving behaviour puts all road users at risk which is why we will continue to be out there conducting enforcement.”
As part of the commitment to road safety, Richmond RCMP will be conducting increased enforcement along Highway 91 and east Richmond throughout the month of September.
