BCHP Impound Rental Truck For Impaired Driving And Speeding

BCHP-Campbell River officers took a rental van off the road last week after a suspected impaired driver was travelling almost double the speed limit in a construction zone.

"Our BC Highway Patrol officers saved lives by being in the right place at the right time.", said Staff Sergeant Tallboy, Acting OIC BCHP Vancouver Island.

"The construction workers on the roadway were put in danger because of the impaired driver. If you are planning on consuming alcohol or drugs this summer, then arrange for a safe ride, and please keep roadside workers safe by slowing down for construction zones."

On June 26th, around 930am, police officers were conducting speed enforcement in the construction zone on Highway 19 near Comox Valley Parkway in Courtenay.

The construction crew was in the process of repaving the northbound lanes of Highway 19 with crews and equipment fully active in the area. Officers clocked the truck travelling at 106 km per hour in the 60 km per hour construction zone, pulled the truck over, and found that the driver was inebriated.

In a release, police say officers saved lives by being in the right place at the right time.

The release says if you are planning on consuming alcohol or drugs this summer, arrange for a safe ride, and keep roadside workers safe by slowing down in construction zones.

The driver was hit with a $368 violation ticket for excessive speed, was prohibited from driving for 90 days for impaired driving, and their vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

To see the release, visit Royal Canadian Mounted Police.