The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) Traffic Section shared the story of a recently caught speeding driver and poked a bit of fun at them.
In a post shared on Sunday, the X account tied to the traffic section said that a driver was caught speeding while heading north on the Cambie Bridge. The kicker is where the driver was caught speeding, which was virtually seconds away from the Vancouver Police Department headquarters, located at 2121 Cambie St.
Referencing the proximity to the police station, the traffic unit X post said, “Not a great idea to drive at this speed across Cambie Street Bridge… especially not smart to do so near @VancouverPD headquarters.”
According to the violation ticket, the speeding driver got slapped with an infraction for driving 41 to 60 km/h above the posted speed limit. A picture of the speed gun from the traffic unit’s post shows he was travelling at speeds of 114 km/h.
According to the VPD Traffic Unit, the driver’s vehicle, a Toyota SUV, was impounded. The violation ticket notes that the driver was hit with a $368 fine.
The driver also faces the consequence of having to pay storage and towing fees.
In response to the traffic section’s X post, many had thoughts and enforcement suggestions, as is commonplace in these types of posts from the Metro Vancouver police agencies.
I like speed enforcement in the city generally, but on the bridges and highway off ramps feels like not the best use of resources. I would rather see enforcement on side streets, places where pedestrians are more likely to get hit by a car.
— Chris Higgins (@CAHiggins) June 23, 2025
Another X user suggested that speeders should get hit with a $1,000 fine to start, adding that violators should lose access to their vehicles for six months to a year.
Not a great idea to drive at this speed across Cambie Street Bridge… especially not smart to do so near @VancouverPD headquarters. Fined and impounded…and towing and storage fees etc. #NoNeedForSpeed #DriveSafe #WeAreOutThere pic.twitter.com/pe30pF0WsD
— VPD Traffic Section (@VPDTrafficUnit) June 23, 2025
Do you like the idea of speeders losing access to their vehicles for longer than just a typical vehicle impoundment (seven days for a first offence, 60 days for any later offence within two years)?
Share your thoughts in the comments.
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