This driver was clocked at 223 km/h on a B.C. highway

"It鈥檚 unfortunate that so soon after we saw a tragic motor vehicle fatality on this stretch of highway, we have drivers who are willing to risk their own and other motorists' lives."

Castanet Feb 1, 2020 12:22 PM

speeding highway — RCMP South Okanagan Traffic Services say they stopped a driver this week going 223 km/h on Highway 97 just north of Penticton. Photo: Shutterstock

RCMP South Okanagan Traffic Services say they stopped a driver this week going 223 km/h on Highway 97 just north of Penticton.

Police pulled over the four-door Volkswagen Thursday (Jan. 30) at 10 a.m. near Sage Mesa in the 100 km/h zone.

The driver was fined for excessive speeding and saw his vehicle impounded.

“It’s unfortunate that so soon after we saw a tragic motor vehicle fatality on this stretch of highway, we have drivers who are willing to risk their own and other motorists lives," said Const. James Grandy.

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