Canada

Uninsured motorbike clocked at 207 km/h on Okanagan Connector

By dpotenteau Global News

Posted March 22, 2019 3:02 pm

1 min read

If you get Global News from Instagram or Facebook - that will be changing. Find out how you can still connect with us.

This article is more than 7 years old and some information may not be up to date.

Kelowna RCMP say a motorbike was clocked doing 207 km/h on Highway 97C on Thursday. Police also allege the bike was uninsured and that the rider was unlicensed. Kelowna RCMP

Call it an expensive driving lesson — one that cost a motorcyclist big.

On Friday, Kelowna RCMP issued a tweet regarding a speeding motorist along Highway 97C. Police say the motorcycle was clocked at 207 km/h on Thursday, that the vehicle was uninsured and that the rider was unlicensed.

The motorcyclist, meanwhile, was fined $1,357.

Spring is in the air, roads are bare but motorists are reminded that #RCMP are patrolling for dangerous drivers. Officers impounded a motorcycle Thursday after its uninsured & unlicensed rider was caught going 207 km/hr on Hwy97C. The motorcyclist was fined $1,357 pic.twitter.com/Dr1LtrLnKJ
— Kelowna RCMP (@KelownaRCMP) March 22, 2019

Story continues below advertisement

“Spring is in the air, roads are bare but motorists are reminded that #RCMP are patrolling for dangerous drivers,” said the tweet, adding the motorcycle was impounded.

Get breaking National news

Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

WATCH BELOW: Video shows driver swerving and speeding down Laurier Avenue (March 20)

Stick to the Facts

Add Global News as a Preferred Source on Google to see more of our stories in your search results.

Journalistic standards Report an error

Menu

Topics

TV Programs

Connect

Local

your local region

Share

Calendar

Calendar

Search

Quick Search

Add Global News to Home Screen

Comments