A B.C. driver has been ordered to pay $1,500 for their attempted traffic shortcut.
The Vancouver resident was caught speeding in a North Vancouver bus lane last October and pleaded guilty to careless driving in provincial court on Feb. 14.
Dash camera footage from an RCMP officerÎÚÑ»´«Ã½™s motorcycle shows the driver whizzing through a traffic light in the 1300-block of Main Street in an Ford F-150 on Oct. 6. RCMP say the driver was not only going over the speed limit, but that they were in a bus-only lane, as well.
North Vancouver RCMPÎÚÑ»´«Ã½™s Const. Mansoor Sahak said they had been keeping a close eye on the intersection last fall after receiving numerous reports of drivers using the bus lane to cut through traffic congestion.
The Oct. 6 driver was pulled over that day, but didnÎÚÑ»´«Ã½™t face their charge in court until last week. Beyond the $1,500 fine, they also had three points added to their licence.
According to ICBC, if a driver accumulates more than three points in a year, they will have to pay an insurance premium. This can range from $214 for four points to $29,376 for 50 or more points.
North Vancouver RCMP said they hope their enforcement helps to educate drivers and reduce traffic fatalities.
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