West Vancouver driver hit with huge fine, loses golf cart in school zone mishap
A West Vancouver driver may need to catch a ride to his next tee time after his golf cart was impounded for a school drop-off gone awry.
The West Vancouver Police Department (WVPD) shared a post on social media about an incident that took place in the 2400 block of Haywood Ave., close to Irwin Park Elementary School.
“There is a right way and a wrong way to manage school drop-off,” said the department on social media on Wednesday afternoon. “If your plan involves a golf cart […] you need a new plan.
“Today, a West Vancouver man learned the hard way that “unique” solutions to handle the back-to-school rush need to be safe and legal.”
West Vancouver Police Department
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WVPD told Daily Hive that school drop-off zones are already busy environments for drivers and pedestrians to navigate.
“Introducing non-street-legal vehicles like golf carts, which are not built to withstand crashes and lack essential safety features like seatbelts, mirrors, and turn signals, puts students and other road users at considerable risk,” said WVPD spokesperson Suzanne Birch.
The department also identified the lack of insurance on the golf cart as another issue in “getting creative with transportation on city streets.”
There is a right way and a wrong way to manage school drop-off. If your plan involves a golf cart…you need a new plan.
Today a West Vancouver man learned the hard way that “unique” solutions to handle the back-to-school rush need to be safe and legal.
What’s the issue with… pic.twitter.com/4Jnfm38QGI
— West Vancouver Police Department (@WestVanPolice) September 16, 2026
The driver was issued three tickets in total, including two for failing to wear a seat belt ($167) and one for having no insurance on the vehicle. ($598).
“West Vancouver Police have attended two elementary schools so far this week to keep traffic moving smoothly and help kids get to school safely,” added Birch. “For the most part, we’ve seen people making safe choices for themselves and others. We’re hopeful we won’t see this again.”
Earlier this summer, another golfer lost his vehicle after excessively speeding to the golf course.
Police officers witnessed the driver reaching speeds of 130 km/h in a 50 km/h zone.
“When the driver was pulled over, he was apologetic but told the officer he was late for his ‘tee time,'” added police, who shared that the driver ended up phoning for a ride-share vehicle to transport him and his golf clubs.