Dangerous driving targeted in East Kootenay during summer enforcement

Between June 13, and Labour Day, East Kootenay BC Highway Patrol (BCHP) officers removed 96 high-risk drivers from roadways across the region.

These results reflect BCHP’s ongoing commitment to road safety, particularly during peak travel periods such as the busy summer holiday season, through proactive enforcement aimed at reducing the risk of serious injury and fatal collisions by targeting dangerous driving behaviours.

During this period, BCHP officers intercepted:

• 45 impaired drivers, each issued immediate roadside driving prohibitions ranging from 24 hours to 90 days.
• 49 excessive speeders, traveling at more than 40 km/h over the speed limit. Two of these drivers were recorded at 175 km/h in 100 km/h speed limit zones.
• Two prohibited drivers, who were found operating a motor vehicle contrary their restrictions.

In total, 73 vehicles were towed and impounded for periods ranging from three to 30 days. All excessive speed violations resulted in a seven-day vehicle impound, in addition to significant fines and penalty points.

“These drivers put everyone on the road at risk,” said Cpl. Brett Reiben, Acting Unit Commander of BCHP Cranbrook. “By removing impaired, excessively speeding and prohibited drivers from our highways, our members are making the East Kootenay safer for families, commercial drivers, and all road users.”

BCHP reminds motorists that high-risk driving not only endangers lives, but also carries severe financial consequences, including fines, towing and impound fees, and increased insurance premiums.

The BC Highway Patrol remains dedicated to traffic safety enforcement and will continue to target dangerous driving behaviours across the East Kootenay.

Lead image: A BC Highway Patrol cruiser stands by as a black truck is secured on a tow truck because of excessive speeding on Highway 93 in Kootenay National Park. BCHP photo

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