It was a very, very long weekend for a Jeep driver from Vancouver who was caught with open liquor going well over the speed limit on his way to a camping trip in Squamish, B.C.
According to the BC Highway Patrol (BCHP), the 27-year-old man from Vancouver was “forced to cancel his weekend plans” when police stopped him on May 16 at around 5 p.m.
The driver only had a learner’s licence and was required to have a supervisor while driving.
This incident occurred during the Victoria Day long weekend, and BCHP says that the Jeep was full of camping gear.
While BCHP doesn’t share any specific details about the liquor situation in the vehicle, the driver was given a ticket of $230 for having open liquor in a vehicle.
“A laser reader clocked the Jeep at a speed of 148 km/h in a 90 zone on Highway #99 near Squamish, B.C.,” BCHP said.
He was asked to blow into an Approved Screening Device and failed, which prompted several violation tickets and a warning from the BCHP.
The Vancouver man was issued an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) from driving for 90 days. His driver’s licence was also seized, and BCHP points out it would be the driver’s responsibility to pay for a replacement.
The Vancouver Jeep driver was also issued a $368 ticket for excessive speed and $109 for driving contrary to licence restrictions.
BCHP also mentions that the vehicle didn’t belong to the driver, as it was a courtesy car from a dealership, which was hit with a mandatory 30-day impound.
“Speed and alcohol are two of the top three causes of death on BC roads,” said Corporal Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol in a statement.
“Never start the party on the road. Instead, leave early enough so that you enjoy the journey and don’t lose your vehicle or your life.”
#BCHighwayPatrol – Weekend camping trip is ruined by a choice to speed and drive while impaired https://t.co/MDmcolt9yh pic.twitter.com/VI9beTKCLF
— BC Highway Patrol (@BCHwyPatrol) May 28, 2026