Vancouver driver clocked at 191 km/h, fails roadside test with children in vehicle, RCMP say

A 37-year-old Vancouver man has been issued a 90-day driving prohibition after police say he was caught travelling 191 km/h in an 80 km/h zone with his children in the vehicle.

According to a Maple Ridge RCMP news release, officers with the Road Safety Target Team were conducting speed enforcement on April 12 at حوالي 5:45 p.m. in the 25200 block of Lougheed Highway when a white Tesla was recorded travelling 111 km/h over the posted limit using a laser speed reader.

Police said the driver showed signs of impairment after being stopped and was administered a roadside Approved Screening Device test, which he failed. A failed result indicates a blood alcohol concentration over 100 mg per 100 mL of blood, according to police.

The driver was issued a $483 violation ticket for excessive speeding, and his vehicle was impounded. He is also responsible for towing and storage costs. Police say additional financial impacts may include increased insurance premiums.

The release states that RoadSafetyBC may impose further sanctions, including a mandatory ignition interlock device or participation in the Responsible Driver Program. RCMP also notified the Ministry of Children and Family Development regarding the presence of children in the vehicle.

Sgt. Joe Whalley of the Maple Ridge RCMP said the driver told officers he was heading home after spending the day at his children’s extracurricular activities. “We’re thankful that things didn’t turn out worse than they did,” Whalley said in the release.

Maple Ridge RCMP said enforcement targeting high-risk driving behaviours will continue in the community.