Winkler Police responded to a report on August 2nd of fireworks being launched from a vehicle travelling along Main Street.
Police Chief Ryan Hunt said officers were initially tied up with another traffic stop when they first heard fireworks in the area. A short time later, a report came in of a vehicle driving down Main Street and shooting fireworks out the window. The complainant was able to provide a description and licence plate number.
“They were to locate the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop with the driver,” said Hunt. Officers observed spent fireworks on the floor of the vehicle and also noted a malfunctioning taillight and loud exhaust.
The driver was issued several tickets, including $672 for driving carelessly, $174 for improper equipment related to the exhaust, and $174 for improper equipment for tail lamps not being lit.
“A bit of an expensive, expensive night for that driver,” Hunt remarked, adding that setting off fireworks from a moving vehicle is both dangerous and unpredictable.