[Acura604]

Drivers fined, cars impounded after being clocked at speeds reaching 265 km/h through Chilliwack (http://www.vancouversun.com/cars/Drivers+fined+cars+impounded+after+being+clocked+s peeds+reaching+through/6455119/story.html)



Three men are without their cars after being busted driving at excessive speeds on Highway 1 through Chilliwack early Thursday morning.

One of the drivers reached a speed of 265 kilometres an hour in his Aston Martin before being stopped by police and having his vehicles seized. The driver of a Audi R8 was also stopped after being clocked at 176 km/h.

A passenger in the Aston Martin had been stopped two hours earlier after being spotted by a Mountie driving another car at 147 km/h.

All three drivers were friends who were in the Chilliwack area for a birthday party. It turned into a costly night for the trio. The drivers of the Audi and Aston Martin were fined $483. The driver of the first vehicle was fined $368. All the cars will also be impounded for a week.

But Cpl. Jeff Bodner, with RCMP Fraser Valley Traffic Services, said the night could have ended much worse for the men.

Bodner noted that it was raining and roads were slick early Thursday morning and seven vehicles were passed by the speeding vehicles.

"If that guy travelling at more than 200 km/h loses control of the vehicle . . . he's going to be taking those vehicles out. It's going to be catastrophic."

tolsen@chilliwacktimes.com



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[kwy]

..matt?

[SpuGen]

Out in Chilliwack for a Birthday Party? On a Wednesday Night?

:fuckthatshit:

[InvisibleSoul]

One of the drivers reached a speed of 265 kilometres an hour in his Aston Martin before being stopped by police and having his vehicles seized.

A passenger in the Aston Martin had been stopped two hours earlier after being spotted by a Mountie driving another car at 147 km/h.

I guess some people have a hard time learning.

[MindBomber]

The section of highway 1 surrounding Chilliwack is not a flat straight run either, the Aston Martin driver especially is fortunate to have been pulled over, because otherwise he could have easily lost control killing himself, his passenger and potentially other road users. I'm glad they got clocked this time, they won't be getting off easy like before..

[ilvtofu]

The section of highway 1 surrounding Chilliwack is not a flat straight run either, the Aston Martin driver especially is fortunate to have been pulled over, because otherwise he could have easily lost control killing himself, his passenger and potentially other road users. I'm glad they got clocked this time, they won't be getting off easy like before..

Casino Royale Aston Martin Rollover - YouTube

265km/h in the rain too... wtf were they thinking

I'm surprised the media didn't dive into their backgrounds though

[1exotic]

265 km/h isn't even that fast, I don't see the big deal.

[bloodmack]

^ do you know how much shit you have to consider after 200km/h?

[Nightwalker]

265 km/h isn't even that fast, I don't see the big deal.

:fullofwin:

[dangonay]

265 km/h isn't even that fast, I don't see the big deal.Don't need to worry about Darwin - physics will take care of you someday.

[Drow]

Don't need to worry about Darwin - physics will take care of you someday.

i think hes being sarcastic

[falcon]

^ do you know how much shit you have to consider after 200km/h?

Honestly man, it ISN'T really that fast. While in Germany driving with friends we regularly cruised at 220-230kph comfortably.

[MindBomber]

Honestly man, it ISN'T really that fast. While in Germany driving with friends we regularly cruised at 220-230kph comfortably.

On roads designed for those speeds and interacting with other motorists traveling at comparable speeds, that changes the discussion entirely.

[JSALES]

good for them, they deserve it

[Drizzt Do'Urden]

They'll be back at it the next week. I'm all for speeding at a reasonable speed but fuck the guys who put others at risk with their need for excessive speed. Higher fines/tougher punishments definitely needed.

[twitchyzero]

only $400 fine?? They need their cars auctioned off like that f430 scuderia

[MindBomber]

Just to add, since I've seen a number of people make comments alluding to the fact that these cars are designed to excel at high speeds and therefore the drivers actions were not unsafe on the newspapers webpage, that argument is idiotic.

I would consider myself a good driver with an ample amount of driving experience for my age, which is likely comparable to the drivers busted with these exotics. If you put me behind the wheel of a high performance car however, I would not suddenly be empowered with extraordinary driving abilities. If you put me in the seat of a Formula 1 car, I would total it attempting to do what it is designed to do. A car designed to reach high speeds and accelerate hard is only slightly safer, if at all, than an average car without a driver whose skills equal it's abilities under extreme conditions. Period.

I'm sure the government will be pursuing stiffer penalties, the ones being reported at this point are just initial road side infractions.

[Eastwood]

only $400 fine?? They need their cars auctioned off like that f430 scuderia
Granted I will never own a car that is capable of achieving tremendous speeds like this, but I believe fines like this are crazy.

Honestly if I knew that I would get my car taken away from me and seized when I'm driving over 200km/h I don't think I would stop. I think its safe to say that a lot of people assume the same. I wonder how many countless people have evaded the police because of this reason?

[drunkrussian]

so many problems would be solved if science was put to proper use and a douchebag test was performed based on one's dna. at a certain level of douchebaggery ppl would not be allowed to own cars and the world would be so much better

[1exotic]

only $400 fine?? They need their cars auctioned off like that f430 scuderia

Haters gonna hate

[MeowMeow]

only $400 fine?? They need their cars auctioned off like that f430 scuderia

$400 fine is like nothing to them.... They probably make that shit in a second
Seeing how the passenger in aston already got fined just before yet they continued to do these moronic shit, clearly shows $400 fine isn't doing the justice
Stupid people like this needs mandatory jail time, paying their own expenses not sucking on tax payer's money. you can always make money but can't buy time.
Whether 200km is nothing or not, like many of you guys already stated, it can put others in danger, especially in rainy days.

& I totally agree with mindbomber. Driving an exotic doesn't make you a superman

[sebTeggy]

Hahahah who the hell is comparing hwy #1 to the autobahn? Clearly you have never driven on both.

Anyone who understands concrete and road construction wouldn't dare go over 120 on HWY #1, it is by far the shittiest road conditions for a highway EVER, These kids are either really stupid or brave to go that fast. I agree with excessive speeding, but in an 80 zone, I dont think someone going 120 should receive the same penalty as someone going 265. Crush that car infront of him PLEASE

[dangonay]

i think hes being sarcasticI doubt it. Have you seen his posting history? Whenever this topic comes up he has two standard replies: It's OK to drive fast if your car is capable and people who complain are "jelly" or "haters".

And I just noticed he played both his cards in this thread again.

[jackmeister]

I'm surprised the driver even stopped. Going 265kph they can run away from cops easy.

I remember a few years ago near SFU the police gave up a chase on a Ferrari because it was going too fast.

[white rocket]

Absolutely unacceptable behavior for reasons already stated. With mostly just monetary penalties these douches will continue to put lives at risk.

[twitchyzero]

Haters gonna hate

stop trolling, i was being serious.

Getting your car auctioned off is better than getting it crushed like they do it in other jurisdictions.

[PepperThyAngus]

265 km/h isn't even that fast, I don't see the big deal.
not sure if srs

[achiam]

Hahahah who the hell is comparing hwy #1 to the autobahn? Clearly you have never driven on both.

Anyone who understands concrete and road construction wouldn't dare go over 120 on HWY #1, it is by far the shittiest road conditions for a highway EVER, These kids are either really stupid or brave to go that fast. I agree with excessive speeding, but in an 80 zone, I dont think someone going 120 should receive the same penalty as someone going 265. Crush that car infront of him PLEASE

It isn't clear yet whether these are your stereotypical "rich China kids" as ethnicity nor age have yet been mentioned. I find it unlikely that the drivers were China kids -- these people were at a birthday late on a Thursday night, and I doubt any of the China kids have friends that live anywhere near past Surrey.

[godwin]

that's before the RCMP has Air One.

It is stupid to compare Canada with Germany on 2 things, 1 their licensing is stricter, 2 the cars require annual mechanical safety checks that makes our MVA / VI looks like child's play.. eg tire / alignment checks every year, most repairs must be signoff by certified mechanics, parts must be TUV labelled etc. Our Aircare system is nothing compare with most country outside North America. Just because of that it ensures cars can mechanically handle the speed without causing issues.

As for reporters not releasing the names, it is the weekend, the courts are not open.. just wait till everything gets entered into the court system we can even look it up ourselves.

I'm surprised the driver even stopped. Going 265kph they can run away from cops easy.

I remember a few years ago near SFU the police gave up a chase on a Ferrari because it was going too fast.

[pastarocket]

Any pictures of the speeding Aston or the R8 that were impounded?

[Over9K]

265 km/h isn't even that fast, I don't see the big deal.

You are a moron, seriously wtf.

[minimebang]

You got balls to reach 265km, but you couldn't out run a cop. That's sad and you just suck.

[pastarocket]

Some comments posted on news1130.com in response to the news about the Aston and R8 speeding. A dude with the fictitious name "Kareem Somyunguy".

Scroll down to the bottom of the page:

Aston Martin clocked at over 260 km/hr in Chilliwack - News1130 (http://www.news1130.com/news/local/article/351502--aston-martin-clocked-at-over-250-km-hr-in-chilliwack)

Here is the article reader's comments:

Went through this

I reside in Richmond, and my parents bought me a new Aston Martin last year because i mowed the grass every weekend during the summer. Even though I am 16, I took a training course in order to drive this car. Very powerful, but I could never go as fast as this car is capable. I'm responsible. Because I got good grades this year in high school, I will be trading my Martin in for a Ferrari f40. Now even though his car can go 275 plus mph...I will still drive responsible.
Kareeem Somyunguy Apr 14, 2012 3:19 PM

:lawl: I wish I got a new car for mowing lawns every weekend in the summer.



LOL

[twitchyzero]

pretty sure troll

[GabAlmighty]

Copy pasted from the other thread:

That's weak as shit, 265 in an aston martin? My 83 245 did that on hwy 1 by cypress. Bunch of pussies.

You got balls to reach 265km, but you couldn't out run a cop. That's sad and you just suck.

You retarded brah?

[minimebang]

Copy pasted from the other thread:

That's weak as shit, 265 in an aston martin? My 83 245 did that on hwy 1 by cypress. Bunch of pussies.



You retarded brah?
How? Please explain:lawl::stfu:

[Everymans]

These fellas should have their licenses revoked for like 5 years. No respect=no privileges. They'll live fine with their buttler driving them around in the rolls... all of my jelly....

[penner2k]

Some comments posted on news1130.com in response to the news about the Aston and R8 speeding. A dude with the fictitious name "Kareem Somyunguy".

Scroll down to the bottom of the page:

Aston Martin clocked at over 260 km/hr in Chilliwack - News1130 (http://www.news1130.com/news/local/article/351502--aston-martin-clocked-at-over-250-km-hr-in-chilliwack)

Here is the article reader's comments:

Went through this

I reside in Richmond, and my parents bought me a new Aston Martin last year because i mowed the grass every weekend during the summer. Even though I am 16, I took a training course in order to drive this car. Very powerful, but I could never go as fast as this car is capable. I'm responsible. Because I got good grades this year in high school, I will be trading my Martin in for a Ferrari f40. Now even though his car can go 275 plus mph...I will still drive responsible.
Kareeem Somyunguy Apr 14, 2012 3:19 PM

:lawl: I wish I got a new car for mowing lawns every weekend in the summer.



LOL


lol @ 270 mph... someone inform Bugatti... they need to build a faster car... a car that is like 20 years old is faster

[penner2k]

"If you want to find out how fast your car can go, check out Mission Speedway because they have street race nights where you can go and you play in a controlled environment where it's safe," Bodner says. "The aspect of dealing with speeds like this around other vehicles is within a blink of an eye you can kill somebody or yourself."

brb... trying to top out your car at Mission.... crash at end of track

[GabAlmighty]

How? Please explain:lawl::stfu:

Grab a motorcycle.