A 59-year-old Vernon man is facing thousands of dollars in fines and penalties after being caught speeding excessively for the second time in just over a year.
According to BC Highway Patrol, an officer stopped a black Dodge Challenger travelling 151 km/h in a posted 100 km/h zone on Highway 11 near Golden on Oct. 2.
Police said the same vehicle had previously been impounded for excessive speeding in Falkland in June 2025.
“The driver of the Dodge Challenger said his car was ‘too fast,’ but our officer pointed out that there are two pedals,” Sgt. Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol said. “We’d like to invite all drivers to experiment with using the ‘go fast’ pedal a little less.”
The driver received a ticket for excessive speeding and had his vehicle impounded. He was also ticketed for having tinted windows.
Police said the repeat offence means the driver faces escalating penalties, including increased high-risk driver premiums for at least three years.
The combined costs could reach $2,500 or more, according to police.
“We stop drivers of all ages who are speeding excessively,” McLaughlin said. “But arguably, drivers of this age should really know better.”
