A North Vancouver man learned the hard way that winter driving rules apply to everyone, including those behind the wheel of a Lamborghini.
BC Highway Patrol says that on October 13, 2025, at 1:55 p.m., an officer on motorcycle patrol spotted a northbound Lamborghini Huracan speeding through Porteau Cove on Highway 99. The supercar was clocked at 165 km/h in an 80 km/h zone.
“Excessive speed is dangerous any time, but in winter conditions, roadways can get unexpectedly icy even when the air temperature is above zero,” said Corporal Michael McLaughlin of BC Highway Patrol. “You are legally required to have winter tires, which have better tread and compounds that grip the road even in cold temperatures.”
The 34-year-old driver received several fines and penalties, including $121 for failing to have winter tires, $109 for failing to display a front licence plate, and $483 for excessive speed, more than 60 km/h over the limit. His car was impounded for seven days, and he now faces at least three years of high-risk driver premiums, along with escalating insurance costs that will push his total bill to more than $2,500.
BC Highway Patrol reminds motorists that winter tire regulations are in effect from October 1 to March 31 on most BC highways. To qualify as winter tires, they must have at least 3.5 millimetres of tread depth and feature the letters “M+S” (mud and snow) or the three-peaked mountain snowflake symbol. Drivers without proper tires may be turned away from certain highways.
Studded tires are also allowed from October 1 to April 30, provided the studs don’t protrude more than two millimetres.
Joe bauer says
Are you kidding me? Those aren’t hefty fines for Lamborghini owner. Ridiculous.
165 on an 80 on that stretch of rd is plain and simply turning the car into a weapon and death trap to others. He should be tried for attempted MAGA deer, named and shamed and have his licences suspended for a year.
Get real before he kills someone besides himself.
Mick Mackay says
How is $2500 a “heavy fine” for someone driving an exotic imported car? These idiot drivers need to have their cars seized and scrapped.