Three vehicles have been impounded by Surrey RCMP in an area known for street racing, and the department issued a warning to other lead-foots..Around 2 a.m. March 26, a vehicle driving faster than 150 km/h ripped past an unmarked police car in a 50 km/h zone of 190 Street.. WATCH: Surrey RCMP catch street racer going 150 km/hSurrey RCMP Community Response Unit impounded three vehicles while conducting proactive enforcement in an area well known for street racing. .An RCMP helicopter then located the BMW 135i, clocked its speed from the air, and an officer in a patrol car impounded the vehicle — and served the driver a violation ticket..On April 6, Surrey RCMP’s Community Response Unit impounded a Toyota Supra and an Infiniti G37 for street racing around 11 p.m., and both drivers were served violation tickets in addition to their vehicles being towed..The tickets start at $368 each and the drivers are responsible for tow and impound storage fees. The drivers may also face potential insurance implications and driving prohibitions..Surrey RCMP says it’s not about monetary value, but rather “addressing and changing high-risk driving behaviours to make our roads safer.”.Officers regularly conduct traffic enforcement in the area of the arrests as it is widely known to attract street racing..“The Surrey RCMP has a zero tolerance approach to street racing,” said Community Response Unit Staff Sergeant Jag Saran..“Anyone caught street racing will be subject to a variety of sanctions ranging from fines to vehicle impoundment and in some circumstances Criminal Code charges.”.RCMP highlights that speed is the top contributing factor in fatal collisions..Reid Small is a BC-based reporter for the Western Standard.,rsmall@westernstandardonline.com,.Twitter.com/reidsmall
