Elk Valley RCMP caught a number of drivers breaking traffic rules over the Victoria Day Long Weekend, including a speeder going 175 kilometres per hour.
RCMP officials say the BC Highway Patrol launched a targeted enforcement campaign in the Elk Valley over the long weekend.
Elk Valley RCMP say four impaired drivers were taken off the road.
Speed was also an issue on Elk Valley roadways, as four vehicles were impounded for a week for excessive speeding, with the top recorded speed clocked at 175 kilometres per hour, and officers issued 29 speeding tickets over the weekend.
“We already have a problem with people who drive too quickly or don’t wear their seatbelts, but when you add in impairment, it becomes a very lethal combination,” said Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol.
Enforcement efforts included multiple impaired driving checkpoints in the South Country area and laser speed detection between Fernie and the B.C./Alberta border.
“We thank BC Highway Patrol for their assistance and remind all motorists to drive sober, obey speed limits, and keep safety top of mind—especially during long weekends,” said Elk Valley RCMP officials.
“Keeping our roads safe is a shared responsibility. Let’s all do our part.”
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