News release

Speeder lands not so free ride in a tow truck

January 27, 2026 - Pemberton, BC, British Columbia
From: Pemberton RCMP

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In the morning of January 17, 2026, a Pemberton RCMP member conducting speed enforcement on Highway 99. The member observed a vehicle approaching at a high rate of speed. Using the in-car radar system, the member locked the vehicles’ speed at 127 kilometres per hour. A total of 47 kilometres per hour over the posted speed limit of 80 kilometres per hour. The driver was fined $368 dollars and had their vehicle impounded for seven days. The driver was given a ride into Pemberton by the tow truck. 

The Pemberton RCMP is reminding drivers to use road sense when commuting. “Road sense enhances public safety and makes for a less expensive commute.” Says Constable Devin Jarl, Media Relations Officer with the Sea to Sky (Pemberton) RCMP. 

Within the Sea to Sky RCMP strategic priorities the Pemberton RCMP is committed to enhancing public safety on the roads. The Pemberton RCMP works in collaboration with Stl’Atl’Imx Tribal Police and BC RCMP Highway Patrol conducting check stops and traffic enforcement along Highway 99 and within our communities.

Please Contact the Pemberton RCMP to report traffic issues or road hazards. 

Non-emergency phone number: 604-894-6634. Emergency phone number: 911

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“Road sense enhances public safety and makes for a less expensive commute.” Says Constable Devin Jarl, Media Relations Officer with the Sea to Sky (Pemberton) RCMP. 

Constable Devin Jarl, Media Relations Officer with the Sea to Sky (Pemberton) RCMP

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