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JGS · 08-13-2013, 01:39 AM

So, I was driving from Idaho to Calgary with my girlfriend. We were a few miles before entering fernie in BC. I was doing an average of 120 km/h, so 20 km/h over the speed limit. Then i found my self behind this semi, and I decided to pass it in the passing lane. (it was a short passing lane) on a two way highway with lots of curves, so i decided to take this chance to pass it, while i was passing it, i took the camaro to 150 km/h to get back on my lane. few moments later, an unmarked RCMP pulls me over for excessive speeding. He wrote me a ticket for 370 and impounded my camaro SS in fernie for 7 days !!!

Its a big pain to see my SS sitting in a mechanic lot with no shade and dusty environment, front fascia covered with mosquitoes and bugs and all exposed to the sunlight ( there is no impound parking, so they take the cars to a lot with a mechanic, apparently they have an agreement with RCMP). They kept the keys. I have to go back next week to get it back, and its a 4 hr drive.

Its a hard way to learn the lesson. I will do my best to not break any laws again. I was wondering if anybody has had any similar experiences ? any advice besides sticking to the speed limit ? this happened in BC, Canada.

canecorso69 · 08-13-2013, 01:41 AM

IBTL

REDXIIIDave · 08-13-2013, 02:44 AM

Stay out of Canada.

mc_acoustic · 08-13-2013, 03:06 AM

1. Speed limit warning on dash

2. Cruise control

3. Patience

pincoin · 08-13-2013, 03:47 AM

That really sux

SS PANTHER · 08-13-2013, 03:55 AM

What's the purpose of having extra power if you can't use it. Passing legally in a Camaro, or any other performance car, it is very easy to go faster than the speed limit as compared to a Corolla. It is usually much safer as performance cars pass quicker and handle and brake better. I just don't get impounding the car for going up to 50km/h(31mph) over in a 100km/h(62mph) for this. I would definitely fight this and get a lawyer if you feel you were in the right, or at least not wreckless, and the officer was being illogical in his decision to impound the car. Did he get you on Radar/Lidar? If so, did he show you? Or was this just a visual? I don't know how LE in Canada is compared to the USA. I could live with the ticket, but, I would be pissed for the impoundment.

DRKS1D3 · 08-13-2013, 06:11 AM

Obey the posted speed limit. Problem solved. Good luck!

EMB135Driver · 08-13-2013, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by REDXIIIDave

Stay out of Canada.

You should have asked the guy where his horse was

I hear they either think its hilarious and let you go or arrest you.

etmx183 · 08-13-2013, 06:34 AM

South Park FTW

PalmerGA · 08-13-2013, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS PANTHER

What's the purpose of having extra power if you can't use it. Passing legally in a Camaro, or any other performance car, it is very easy to go faster than the speed limit as compared to a Corolla.

Then... I guess it's not "passing legally" then, is it? OP was speeding - period.

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Originally Posted by SS PANTHER

It is usually much safer as performance cars pass quicker and handle and brake better.

Then again, because we have the extra umph and handling, it is often tempting to pass in areas where we probably shouldn't - short passing lane, sharp curve ahead, limited visibility ahead, oncoming vehicles, etc. Faster does not equal safer, no matter how you spin it.

Overflow · 08-13-2013, 06:49 AM

OP, just don't speed. It's really that simple. You car would be in your garage right now if you just went the posted speed.

wheelio · 08-13-2013, 07:29 AM

I never understand why people buy a 40k car and mods galore but fail to invest in a $500 radar.... LOL

102SS · 08-13-2013, 07:31 AM

I set my speed warning on my readout,but this thing can get to 150kmh in a hurry getting on the Highway.

You just have to be careful.

Did you also lose your license for a week?

102SS · 08-13-2013, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wheelio

I never understand why people buy a 40k car and mods galore but fail to invest in a $500 radar.... LOL

Radar detectors are illegal in Canada.

They seize it then make you run it over to destroy it,possibly causing a flat:(

You also get a nice fine and lose some points:(

08-13-2013, 01:39 AM	#1
JGS Drives: 2015 2SS LS3 NPP/1LE/ Red Hot Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 119 View My Garage	Camaro got impounded yesterday :( So, I was driving from Idaho to Calgary with my girlfriend. We were a few miles before entering fernie in BC. I was doing an average of 120 km/h, so 20 km/h over the speed limit. Then i found my self behind this semi, and I decided to pass it in the passing lane. (it was a short passing lane) on a two way highway with lots of curves, so i decided to take this chance to pass it, while i was passing it, i took the camaro to 150 km/h to get back on my lane. few moments later, an unmarked RCMP pulls me over for excessive speeding. He wrote me a ticket for 370 and impounded my camaro SS in fernie for 7 days !!! Its a big pain to see my SS sitting in a mechanic lot with no shade and dusty environment, front fascia covered with mosquitoes and bugs and all exposed to the sunlight ( there is no impound parking, so they take the cars to a lot with a mechanic, apparently they have an agreement with RCMP). They kept the keys. I have to go back next week to get it back, and its a 4 hr drive. Its a hard way to learn the lesson. I will do my best to not break any laws again. I was wondering if anybody has had any similar experiences ? any advice besides sticking to the speed limit ? this happened in BC, Canada. Attached Images

08-13-2013, 01:41 AM	#2
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08-13-2013, 02:44 AM	#3
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08-13-2013, 03:06 AM	#4
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08-13-2013, 03:47 AM	#5
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08-13-2013, 03:55 AM	#6
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,714	What's the purpose of having extra power if you can't use it. Passing legally in a Camaro, or any other performance car, it is very easy to go faster than the speed limit as compared to a Corolla. It is usually much safer as performance cars pass quicker and handle and brake better. I just don't get impounding the car for going up to 50km/h(31mph) over in a 100km/h(62mph) for this. I would definitely fight this and get a lawyer if you feel you were in the right, or at least not wreckless, and the officer was being illogical in his decision to impound the car. Did he get you on Radar/Lidar? If so, did he show you? Or was this just a visual? I don't know how LE in Canada is compared to the USA. I could live with the ticket, but, I would be pissed for the impoundment. Last edited by SS PANTHER; 08-13-2013 at 04:09 AM. Reason: s

08-13-2013, 06:11 AM	#7
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08-13-2013, 06:49 AM	#11
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	OP, just don't speed. It's really that simple. You car would be in your garage right now if you just went the posted speed. __________________

08-13-2013, 07:29 AM	#12
wheelio Banned Drives: camaro v6 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: florida Posts: 119	I never understand why people buy a 40k car and mods galore but fail to invest in a $500 radar.... LOL

08-13-2013, 07:31 AM	#13
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,135	I set my speed warning on my readout,but this thing can get to 150kmh in a hurry getting on the Highway. You just have to be careful. Did you also lose your license for a week? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD