Police catch uninsured, unlicensed motorcyclist going 207 km/h: RCMP
As roads begin to clear up, police are reminding drivers to maintain safe speeds and practice caution.
One motorcyclist, in particular, was given a harsh and very expensive reminder.
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Last week, members of the Kelowna RCMP caught a motorcyclist going nearly double the speed limit on a highway.
The rider was found going 207 km/h on Highway 97C, where the posted speed limit is 110 km/h.
Upon being pulled over by police officers, it was found that the motorcyclist was also unlicensed and uninsured.
In addition to having their vehicle impounded, they received a $1,357 ticket, which included excessive speeding ($483), no insurance ($598), and no drivers license ($276).
Spring is in the air, roads are bare but motorists are reminded that #RCMP are patrolling for dangerous drivers. Officers impounded a motorcycle Thursday after its uninsured & unlicensed rider was caught going 207 km/hr on Hwy97C. The motorcyclist was fined $1,357 pic.twitter.com/Dr1LtrLnKJ
ā Kelowna RCMP (@KelownaRCMP) March 22, 2019