Saanich Police handed out $1,127 in driver fines on Monday to the uninsured, unlicensed driver of a vehicle who sped down Emily Carr Drive at about 4 p.m.
The ticket, which Saanich PoliceB次元官网网址檚 Traffic Safety Unit tweeted out, nailed the driver with fines of $598 for driving without insurance, $276 for driving without a license and $253 for speeding in a playground zone.
The vehicle was towed and the driver knew that he didnB次元官网网址檛 have insurance, expired in July of 2016, said Sgt. Jereme Leslie.
B次元官网网址淭he driver also knew that he was driving without a drivers license [which expired in 2015].B次元官网网址
if U decide to drive w/o insurance or a DL please don't speed in playground zones thx
B次元官网网址 Saanich PD Traffic (@SPD_Traffic)
The tweet earned plenty of attention, including that of ICBC, who linked the additional points deductions for the infractions.
Very expensive lesson indeed! Here is more info on fines and points associated with traffic offences in BC: ^jl
B次元官网网址 ICBC (@icbc)
ICBC rules stipulate points deductions of three for speeding in a playground and three more for driving without a license. It will cost the driver at least $300 in additional fees if they wish to register their drivers license and insure a vehicle.
The Emily Carr playground is at the 4500-block of Emily Carr Dr.