Surrey RCMP Traffic Unit impounded six vehicles during enforcement in Campbell Heights recently, an area known for street racing and stunting.
Earlier this year on May 12, during a large gathering in the 2700-block of 192 Street, a 1937 Chevrolet was stunting when the driver lost control and collided with a semi-truck, Surrey RCMP said in a release.
The collision was captured on video and widely shared on social media. The driver was not seriously injured. After investigation, a report was submitted to BC Prosecution Service recommending criminal charges against the driver.
Last month, on June 16, Surrey RCMP Traffic Unit conducted proactive enforcement in the same area along 192 Street, as it is a known location where people gather to street race.
In total, 21 violation tickets were served for speed, excessive speed, vehicle defects and other traffic infractions.
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Five of the tickets were for excessive speed, which is accompanied by an automatic seven-day vehicle impoundment. One driver was found to be under the influence and received a three-day immediate roadside prohibition with vehicle impoundment.
We want to make it clear that Surrey RCMP has zero tolerance for street racing and/or dangerous driving behaviours that places members of our community at risk,
said Surrey RCMP Traffic Unit Sgt. Jason Barrett.
“Individuals who participate in these activities pose risks to everyone on the road, as well as all the spectators who attend. We will continue to target the drivers and encourage you to do your part by not attending these events, and reporting dangerous driving behaviour to police.”
The Motor Vehicle Act defines excessive speeding as driving at a speed greater than 40 km/h over the speed limit, the release noted.
To date in 2023, 14 lives have been taken tragically in motor vehicle collisions in Surrey. Dangerous driving behaviours and in particular, speed, have been contributing factors in the majority of these fatal collisions.
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