A Honda Accord travelling at 143 km an hour in a 60 km an hour zone was impounded this month along with four other vehicles whose drivers were caught excessively speeding in Kelowna.
According to BC Highway Patrol, officers have impounded over 225 vehicles for excessive speeding in the Kelowna area since Jan. 1 of this year.
Besides the Honda Accord, the four other vehicles impounded for excessive speeding in June include:
- A Chevrolet Camaro travelling at 111 in a 60 km per hour zone;
- A Kia Forte zooming 110 in a 50 km per hour zone;
- An Acura RSX speeding at 188 in the 110 km per hour zone; and
- A Cadillac Escalade going 148 in a 90 km per hour zone.
“Excessive speed is defined as a vehicle travelling more than 41 km per hour over the posted speed limit. Any officer who observes a vehicle travelling at an excessive speed, whether privately or commercially owned, must impound the vehicle for seven days at the owner’s expense,” said Cpl. Melissa Jongema, BC Highway Patrol media relations officer.
The fine for speeding from 41 km per hour to 60 km per hour over the posted speed limit is $368.00. The fine for travelling more than 61 km per hour is $483.00. Fines in addition to seven days of impound fees can cost speeders more than $1,000. Excessive speed convictions can affect your driver’s license and insurance premiums.