An unusual traffic incident occurred in Canada, drawing the attention of police and the public. A driver who had just washed his car decided to dry it in an unconventional way — by accelerating to nearly double the posted speed limit.
An explanation that did not convince the police
The incident took place in the city of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) traffic service recorded the car traveling at 111 km/h in a zone where the limit was only 60 km/h. When police stopped the offender and asked for the reason for such excessive speed, the driver explained that he had just washed his car and was trying to blow the water droplets off the body.
The driver claimed that speeding would help dry his freshly washed sedan.
Consequences for the offender
Police noted that driving at nearly double the speed limit endangered other road users. This violation falls under the category of excessive speeding according to British Columbia law. As a result, the driver received a fine, and his vehicle was impounded for seven days at a lot.
Police did not disclose the make of the car or the identity of the driver. The published photo shows a blurred silhouette, which likely belongs to a second-generation Lexus LS sedan from the mid-1990s.
The police reaction and advice to drivers
RCMP representatives lightly commented on the situation, reminding drivers that no reason justifies traveling at such a high speed.
Please slow down and obey posted signs, even if you have just washed your car, police wrote.
Perhaps this incident will force the offender to find new ways to dry his car, such as using a car wash with special blow-dry fans. At least now he will have plenty of time to contemplate his actions while the car dries at the impound lot.
This story is a vivid example of how carelessness and a desire to save time can lead to serious consequences. Although car maintenance is important to many owners, road safety must always come first. The fine and vehicle impoundment served as a harsh, yet entirely predictable, lesson for the driver who chose an overly risky method of drying his car. It is worth noting that such incidents, while rare, remind us of the need to obey traffic rules under all circumstances.