A North Vancouver motorcycle rider was issued multiple violation tickets and had his motorcycle towed after allegedly lane splitting through traffic while on his way to an ICBC road test, according to Vancouver Police.
In a social media post, the Vancouver Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Section said an officer, who was heading home following a lengthy FIFA-related shift, observed a sport motorcycle lane splitting between eight sets of vehicles.
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Police stopped the rider and learned he was a learner driver who was reportedly running 15 minutes late for his ICBC motorcycle road test.
The rider was issued violation tickets for driving contrary to licence restrictions by operating without a supervisor, driving contrary to licence restrictions by exceeding the maximum permitted speed of 60 km/h, failing to display an “L” sign, failing to signal a lane change, and driving without due consideration for other road users.
The motorcycle was subsequently towed.
Vancouver Police also reminded motorists that its officers have the authority to issue violation tickets anywhere in British Columbia.
Very happy that the Vancouver Police are able to issue tickets anywhere in BC. It’s rare to see anyone being pulled over for a traffic violation these days. I witness approximately 10 traffic violations every day while driving. Where are the police? Vancouver car drivers, cyclists, and personal electric cyclists and scooter drivers need a major wake-up call because they are endangering the lives of others. Daily. I would like to see more police on the traffic beat because it’s road and sidewalk anarchy out there. I am sick of seeing 12-year-olds riding their electric scooters on the sidewalk, terrifying and endangering the lives of others. They just don’t give a hoot. Parents are 100% to blame for not raising children who respect others.
Right on Gail. My wife, 86, has been struck 3 times by 2-wheelers while we walked hand-in-hand on CNV sidewalks and the Spirit Trail. 3rd time shattered elbow requiring surgery with steel plate and surgery. Life changing for both of us. RCMP road charge? Nope! Happened on a City sidewalk not a roadway.
City bylaw? Nope! He could be fined for littering but no bylaw against running down and injuring a walker. Imagine that!
Sounds like an officer too lazy to lay a charge. Here’s why I say that. Off road you’re still dangerously operating a motorized vehicle! So if they can charge the kayak clown with over 80 on the water then why can’t they charge the driver off the road hitting people? Further didn’t they charge a Mustang owner for stunt driving at the university-on private property- but public access? So isn’t the sidewalk public access? This is why the cops are a disappointment at times here.
Police need to Crack down on the use of kids riding scooters and e bikes. There are many dangerous drivers on the road and these kids not only font know the law of riding on the roads or on the sidewalk. There’s going to be a lot of young children either hospitalized or found dead due to not following the rules of the road. Especially west van and kids who are coming down lonsdale. Frightening. If these toys and machines are used by kids at least put an age limit and get them to pass a road test like motorcycles. That should also go for cyclists. Cyclists ride the roads like the rules dont apply to them, such as riding on a crosswalk when they should be walking their bikes. Have a horn on them to pet drivers know they are coming up on the side. Cyclists make it seem that rules dont apply to them and thats what kids see and act on. Please for everyone’s safety start paying attention to the bratts who have $5k e bikes and ride them as if they are on a track or on the mountains.
It’s not just scooters or motorcycles. The general standard of driving courtesy and awareness in Metro Vancouver is well below what it should be. We have some of the worst congestion in Canada, and that inevitably leads to more frustration and more aggressive driving.
I’d much rather see governments invest in well-planned road infrastructure and traffic management than continue piling costs onto property owners while pursuing long-term housing targets. The priorities seem out of balance.
As for this case, it’s refreshing to see proactive enforcement. The rider was speeding, lane splitting, riding without displaying an “L”, and ignoring the rules everyone else is expected to follow. Actions have consequences, and this seems like a fairly straightforward example of that.