Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro impounded after drivers caught street racing in Surrey, each fined $736: RCMP
Two drivers are each facing a $736 ticket after RCMP say the pair was caught street racing in Surrey.
Mounties posted a photo on Twitter shortly after noon on Wednesday, which shows the speeding vehicles—a red Ford Mustang and a green Chevrolet Camaro—in the process of being towed.
“These two vehicles were street racing in Newton and caught going 101 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. Both vehicles were impounded for seven days,” Surrey RCMP tweeted.
In an email to CTV News Vancouver on Thursday, Cpl. Vanessa Munn says Surrey RCMP Traffic Services observed the vehicles “quickly accelerate away from a fresh green light at the intersection of 72 Avenue and 138 Street” at 6:50 p.m. on April 27.
She says the reason that Mounties are notifying the public nearly one month after the fact is to raise awareness and for educational purposes.
“This kind of reckless driving behaviour poses a risk to everyone on the road. The faster you drive, the less reactionary time you have, which increases the risk of serious injury or death in a collision."
Munn says the drivers were aged 19 and 29, respectively, and both individuals were ticketed for driving without due care as well as for using an electronic device.
“Depending on their driving history, they could also face a driving prohibition if they are deemed a risk to the public,” Munn wrote, adding she didn’t have the pair’s driving history “readily available.”
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Deaths of 4 people on Sask. farm confirmed as murder-suicide
The deaths of four people on a farm near the Saskatchewan village of Neudorf have been confirmed a murder-suicide.
Grandparent scam: London, Ont., senior beats fraudsters not once, but twice
It was a typical Tuesday for Mabel Beharrell, 84, until she got the call that would turn her world upside down. Her teenaged grandson was in trouble and needed her help.
Calgary bridges remain closed due to ongoing police incident
Calgary police have shut down a number of bridges into and out of the downtown core as officers deal with a distraught individual.
Kinew, Poilievre meet at Manitoba legislature, discuss each other's priorities
Premier Wab Kinew and federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre met at the Manitoba legislature Thursday afternoon.
George Washington family secrets revealed by DNA from unmarked 19th century graves
Genetic analysis has shed light on a long-standing mystery surrounding the fates of U.S. President George Washington's younger brother Samuel and his kin.
'We won't forget': How some Muslims view Poilievre's stance on Israel-Hamas war
A spokesman for a regional Muslim advocacy group says Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's stance on the Israel-Hamas war could complicate his party's relationship with Muslim Canadians.
Sunshine list: These were the Ontario public sector's highest earners in 2023
Ontario released its annual sunshine list Thursday afternoon, noting that the largest year-over-year increases were in hospitals, municipalities, and post-secondary sectors.
Why some Christians are angry about Trump's 'God Bless the USA' Bible
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is officially selling a copy of the Bible themed to Lee Greenwood’s famous song, 'God Bless the USA.' But the concept of a Bible covered in the American flag has raised concern among religious circles.
Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor qualifies Canada for Paralympics in rowing event
Former Humboldt Broncos goaltender and bus crash survivor Jacob Wassermann has qualified Canada for a rowing event for the 2024 Paralympic games in Paris.