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Speeding Driver Faces Penalties for Unsafe Vehicle Modifications

1/21/2026

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Driver Penalized for Speeding

A 22-year-old man from Kelowna received penalties after being stopped by BC Highway Patrol for speeding at 130 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on January 9, 2023.
The officer found the driver's door secured with a garden gate latch and the rear window replaced with rebar and duct tape.
The driver received a $368 ticket for excessive speed, incurred towing and impound costs, and will face high-risk driver premiums for three years.
BC Highway Patrol highlighted the need for vehicle inspections for modifications and warned against driving unsafe vehicles.

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Driver Ticketed for Speeding

An Alberta driver was ticketed for speeding at 160 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Highway 3/95 near Moyie after claiming he was avoiding an elk.
The driver received a $483 fine and faced towing costs plus a seven-day vehicle impound.
BC Highway Patrol advised drivers to follow speed limits and avoid risky excuses.
Cpl. Michael McLaughlin emphasized dangers of high speeds, especially with wildlife on the road.

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Driver Penalized for Speeding

A 22-year-old man from Kelowna received penalties after being stopped by BC Highway Patrol for speeding at 130 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on January 9, 2023.
The officer found the driver's door secured with a garden gate latch and the rear window replaced with rebar and duct tape.
The driver received a $368 ticket for excessive speed, incurred towing and impound costs, and will face high-risk driver premiums for three years.
BC Highway Patrol highlighted the need for vehicle inspections for modifications and warned against driving unsafe vehicles.

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