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BC Highway Patrol
2024-11-27 08:05 PST
The Kelowna BC Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to slow down and obey the posted speed limits. Since January 1st, 2024, The Kelowna BC Highway Patrol Detachment has stopped and impounded over 545 vehicles for excessive speed and aggressive driving.
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With winter fast approaching, motorists need to adjust for potentially adverse road conditions. Excessive speed is one of the most preventable situations that motorists can avoid. Simply slow down. Plan your trip and provide yourself with ample time to arrive.
Any vehicle found travelling at excessive speed (41 km/h over the posted limit) will be impounded for seven, 24-hour days at the vehicle owners’ expense. In September 2024, the impound and towing rates were increased by the BC government. The associated ticket costs range from $368.00 to $483.00.
Excessive speed convictions can affect your drivers license, insurance premiums and possibly result in a driving prohibition. They could also carry additional expenses from ICBC.
Next to impaired driving, excessive speed is one of the leading causes of serious injury and fatal collisions. Please slow down and drive safe.
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