A West Vancouver Corvette driver was caught travelling 160 km/h on Cypress Bowl Road, leading to a $483 ticket and a seven-day impound.
Corvette Driver Hits 160 km/h on Cypress Bowl Road
A late-night drive through West Vancouver took a dangerous turn when police caught a Chevrolet Corvette travelling at 160 km/h on Cypress Bowl Road.
The speed was recorded Thursday night, according to the West Vancouver Police Department.
And there was an even bigger concern: the driver was travelling 100 km/h above the posted limit.
Police said the car was speeding along a winding mountain road in the dark, with wildlife also spotted nearby.
Mountain Road Made the Speed Even Riskier
Cypress Bowl Road climbs toward Cypress Mountain Resort and Cypress Provincial Park.
The route winds up Hollyburn Mountain and includes several sharp hairpin turns.
As a result, police warned that driving at such a high speed left very little room to react.
A sudden turn, an animal on the road or another vehicle could have quickly turned the drive into a serious crash.
Driver Receives $483 Ticket
West Vancouver police issued the driver a $483 ticket for excessive speeding.
The Corvette was also impounded for seven days.
Under British Columbia’s Motor Vehicle Act, drivers face an excessive-speed charge when they travel at least 40 km/h over the posted limit.
However, the consequences can become more serious for repeat offenders. A first offence can lead to a seven-day impound, while previous excessive-speed offences within two years can result in longer vehicle impoundments.
Police Warn About the Danger
Police stressed that extreme speed can sharply reduce a driver’s ability to respond to hazards.
On a winding road, that danger grows even more.
The combination of darkness, sharp turns, high speed and nearby wildlife created a particularly risky situation, police said.
The West Vancouver Police Department also shared a photo of the Corvette being towed from the scene.
For drivers heading up Cypress Bowl Road, the incident offers a simple reminder: mountain roads demand caution, especially after dark.
