VPD nabs rogue storm zone driver caught on camera ignoring downed-line closure

Vancouver police say they have caught up with a driver caught on camera driving dangerously into a windstorm cleanup zone.

It happened on Thursday, as crews were working to clear downed power lines near Dunbar Street and Southwest Marine Drive.

As Global News cameras rolled, the male driver of a Jaguar got out of his vehicle, moved traffic cones and sped under caution tape into an area where firefighters were working.

He was stopped by firefighters working the scene.

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On Monday, police said the driver is now facing a $196 fine for driving without reasonable consideration under the Motor Vehicle Act.

“Vancouver Police have located and ticketed the driver of a vehicle who was caught on camera ignoring traffic control devices in Vancouver on Thursday following the windstorm. The driver was issued the ticket at his home on Sunday,” said Sgt. Jason Robillard in a media release.

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“In news footage, a vehicle is seen driving through a cordoned-off area toward firefighters responding to a 911 call about fallen power lines.”

“It’s just mind-boggling, the stupidity of people sometimes,” Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said, when told of the scenario. He also mused about hiking fines for drivers putting public safety at risk.

It also drew condemnation from the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, which has faced multiple incidents of motorists driving over its hoses in recent months, with a firefighter getting hurt in one case.