A motorist in the West Shore is facing a hefty fine and the loss of their vehicle for a week after a traffic enforcement officer nabbed them speeding on Sooke Road yesterday.
On March 10th, the West Shore RCMP traffic enforcement team was conducting speed checks in the 3400 Block of Sooke road in Metchosin when the driver was caught.
RCMP said the vehicle was observed travelling eastbound at a high rate of speed.
“The traffic officer activated his speed measuring device and obtained a reading of 142 km/hr in the posted 80km/hr zone,” West Shore RCMP said in a release.
When one of the officers when to pull the vehicle over, the driver slowed down rapidly, squealing their tires as they came to a complete stop.
RCMP said the driver was charged with excessive speed (a $368 fine) and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
“Think of how dangerous it would be trying to make a left turn onto Sooke road while someone is travelling at that rate of speed,” said Cpl. Mike Jacobson with West Shore RCMP Traffic Services.
“Slow down, plan ahead and leave early if you are in a rush.”
