FILE: 24-1400: Police removed numerous drivers and vehicles off Port Moody roads this long weekend.
Port Moody Police frontline officers were kept busy with proactive enforcement over the Easter Long weekend – nabbing drivers who were impaired behind the wheel, including one driver who was drug impaired. Suspensions ranged from 1 day to 90 days.
A number of vehicles were also removed from the road for excessive speeding violations. In one file of 
note early Sunday morning, two vehicles were observed street racing in the 3100 block of Saint Johns Street. The officer clocked the vehicles at 118 km/h in the posted 50 km/h corridor (though their speeds exceeded 120 km/h at one point). The drivers were intercepted and are now facing charges under the Motor Vehicle Act. The vehicles were impounded for street racing [photos attached].
Two novice drivers and an international driver were also impounded for excessive speeding on Barnet Highway and David Avenue, respectively. Of note, both novice drivers were also in contradiction of their licence restrictions.
“We all play a role in road safety” states Constable Sam Zacharias, “slow down and give yourself enough time to get to your destination. If your plans involve alcohol or impairing substances, please plan a safe ride home.”
Constable Sam Zacharias, #122
Media Relations Officer, Port Moody Police Department
(t) 604-461-3456 (f) 604-461-1734