The Squamish RCMP and Sea to Sky Traffic Services impounded five cars in a week for speeding on Highway 99.
The drivers had their cars impounded for seven days, were issued violation tickets, and given three penalty points on their driving records.
Squamish RCMP said officers will keep their focus on proactive speed enforcement.
Squamish RCMP are reminding the public that lack of traffic on the highway doesn’t make it safe to drive at high speed.
Fines are another reminder: An excessive speed stop leads to a $368 violation ticket, a seven-day vehicle impound, and three points off the licence plate.
Last week, Squamish RCMP announced that it will continue to enforce school speed zones in town, despite school closures.
Police said the schools might be closed to the public, but there continued to be staff in schools as well as children of essential workers.
Speeding fines range from $196 to $253. If speed is in excess of 40 kilometre per hour, fines range from $368 to $483.
Squamish RCMP said they would also like to remind bikers and boaters to obey all laws as the season begins. RCMP will be running campaigns throughout May to encourage and support safety.
RCMP also responded to three calls of campfires last week. Campfire call volume was significantly down from the previous week, police said.
“The District of Squamish has cancelled the campfire ban at this stage but we are asking the community to continue safe practices, ensure you have a permit, and never leave a fire unattended,” Squamish RCMP said.
