Two drivers are facing fines and vehicle seizures after being caught racing on Highway 14 late Thursday night.
Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on April 18, Winkler police officers travelling eastbound on Highway 14 observed two vehicles stopped at a red light. When the light turned green, both vehicles accelerated rapidly, appearing to race each other.
Officers conducted a traffic stop on both vehicles. Each driver received a $672 fine for racing, and both vehicles were seized for seven days.
“It was apparent that they were racing with each other,” said Winkler Police Chief Ryan Hunt. “Our officers were able to stop both of the vehicles and issue both of the drivers a ticket for racing, which carries a $672 fine, and the vehicles are seized for seven days. There's also an expense there for getting the car back after the seven days are up.”
The Winkler Police Service reminds the public that racing is a traffic offence that carries not only financial penalties, but also potential risks to public safety.
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