Tardy student slammed with speeding ticket for going 90 km/h in a school zone
A teenage student learned a valuable lesson about speeding in a school zone this week.
According to Abbotsford Police, on September 7 a driver was caught going 90 km/h through a 30 km/h school zone near Jackson Elementary School.
A patrol officer conducting speed enforcement in the area caught a driver in a white 2011 Nissan Rouge going triple the posted school zone speed limit.
“Upon stopping the vehicle, the 19-year-old class 7 N female driver advised our officer that she was speeding as she was late for school at a local university,” said police.
“Driving is a privilege, not a right,” said Sergeant Paul Walker.
“Unfortunately, too many drivers continue to put the public at risk by dangerously operating their vehicles. Road Safety is a priority for AbbyPD with Patrol and Traffic Officers out conducting enforcement.”
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The driver had their vehicle impounded for seven days and was issued a $368 speeding ticket.
“With any high-risk driving activity, especially in the class 7 L or N stage, the Motor Vehicle Branch will be conducting a review of the driver’s licence and will consider additional penalties,” said police.
This student sure learned this lesson the hard way.