A novice driver on Vancouver Island was issued multiple tickets and had their vehicle impounded for seven days after being clocked speeding nearly 100 km/h over the posted speed limit last Wednesday.
The BC Highway Patrol said the driver, who had an “N” under B.C.’s graduated licensing, was clocked at 194 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Highway 18 near Lake Cowichan.
A second officer further down the highway clocked him at 191 km/h.
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“The Cowichan Valley Highway (Hwy 18) usually has wildlife, such as elk, on or in close proximity to the roadway that become a visual distraction or something nobody wants to hit, especially in the dark,” Highway Patrol Const. Mike Infanti said in a media release.
“Thankfully this young man did not get to meet one of these animals or any other obstacles prior to police meeting up with him.”
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In addition to the fines and the impound, the driver was apprehended under B.C. Mental Health Act and taken to hospital.
Police did not provide details about what prompted the arrest.
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