A routine traffic stop in North Vancouver resulted in the arrest of a repeat offender who was caught driving while prohibited for the third time, according to the RCMP.
The driver was initially pulled over for what police described as a minor infraction. When asked for identification, he failed to produce a valid driver’s license and instead gave officers a false name.
Recently, one of our officers pulled a driver over for a minor infraction. The driver failed to produce a license and provided a name to the officer. Unbeknownst to the officer, the driver had given a fictitious name to hide his identity—and the fact that he was a prohibited… pic.twitter.com/2ZKQ3EXt7m
— North Vancouver RCMP (@nvanrcmp) June 5, 2025
“At the time, the officer had no idea the name was fake,” RCMP said in a statement posted to social media. But further investigation revealed the truth: the man was not only using a fictitious identity, he was also a prohibited driver, and had been caught behind the wheel before.
Once the man’s real identity was uncovered, police confirmed it was the third time he had been caught driving while prohibited. He now faces multiple charges. RCMP said the incident serves as a “strong reminder that repeat offenders will be held accountable.”
Honestly, the real offence here isn’t just the fake name — it’s that this is the third time. At this point, it’s not just a traffic issue, it’s a glaring game of accountability chicken.
While the RCMP did a great job catching this person (kudos!), you’ve got to wonder how many prohibited drivers are out there cruising around with fake IDs and a shrug. Maybe it’s time to revisit how easily someone can get back behind the wheel after being banned. We don’t need a “Fast & Furious: Lonsdale Edition.”
And let’s be honest — if someone is this committed to dodging the rules, they’re probably not stopping at yellow lights either. 😬
Driving is a privilege, not a right, and frankly, our safety shouldn’t hinge on whether someone feels like being honest that day. Here’s hoping the justice system doesn’t just slap him with a fine and call it a day. Maybe it’s time for tougher follow-through. Or at least a Netflix docuseries: Catch Me If You Can—North Van Edition.