Driving

The pilot of a power parachute made an unexpected landing in Vernon, getting tangled in telephone wires above Highway 97 near London Drugs Friday, June 2, 2023. The highway is closed southbound while crews attend to the incident. (Submitted photo)

Paraglider OK after getting tangled in wires along B.C. highway

The paraglider allegedly ran out of gas and made an unexpected landing

 

Surrey provincial court. (File photo: Tom Zytaruk)

Driver gets house arrest for ‘catastrophic’ Surrey street-racing crash

Sukhpal Singh Mann, 24, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing bodily harm in crash that seriously injured three people

 

The intersection of 224 Street and 124 Avenue is transitioning from a four-way stop to a light-controlled stop. (Google Maps)

Busy Maple Ridge intersection transitions to light-controlled system

The 224 Street and 124 Avenue project will be completed this fall

 

A red Honda motorcycle was impounded by the RCMP after it was allegedly caught driving at 244 km/h in a 60 km/h zone in rural Langley in April. (Langley RCMP/Special to the Langley Advance Times)

Speeder caught doing 244 km/h in Langley loses bike to cops

Rider faces two tickets, further investigation

A red Honda motorcycle was impounded by the RCMP after it was allegedly caught driving at 244 km/h in a 60 km/h zone in rural Langley in April. (Langley RCMP/Special to the Langley Advance Times)
South Surrey resident Gary Reitmayer feels lucky to be alive after a serious car crash broke his sternum, but feels changes need to be made to improve drivers’ safety on local roads and highways, including closing off the left-turn approach onto King George Boulevard for westbound Highway 99 traffic. Instead, he suggests, drivers should be directed north to 40 Avenue, where a traffic circle would handle flow onto KGB. (Contributed photo)

South Surrey highway, road configuration dangerous for drivers, says resident after serious crash

‘I do feel something needs to be done’: car crash victim

South Surrey resident Gary Reitmayer feels lucky to be alive after a serious car crash broke his sternum, but feels changes need to be made to improve drivers’ safety on local roads and highways, including closing off the left-turn approach onto King George Boulevard for westbound Highway 99 traffic. Instead, he suggests, drivers should be directed north to 40 Avenue, where a traffic circle would handle flow onto KGB. (Contributed photo)
On April 5, 2023 B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Rob Fleming tabled Bill 23 with several proposed amendments in store. This will include making roads safer for more vulnerable users such as cyclists and pedestrians. (Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

Proposed changes aim to make it safer and more attractive to walk and bike in B.C.

Amendments target heavy trucks, safe spaces and new transportation tech in bid to cut emissions

On April 5, 2023 B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Rob Fleming tabled Bill 23 with several proposed amendments in store. This will include making roads safer for more vulnerable users such as cyclists and pedestrians. (Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)
A major rock-scaling project is set to begin near Exit 160 at Hunter Creek Road — which the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) says will protect travellers from future rockfall. (flickr/Zach)

Major rock-scaling project taking place on Highway 1 near Hope

Drivers can expect multiple highway closures and delays starting April 17

A major rock-scaling project is set to begin near Exit 160 at Hunter Creek Road — which the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) says will protect travellers from future rockfall. (flickr/Zach)
Highway 19 and Ware Road in Lantzville. Travelling in the left lane of a highway at the same rate of speed or slower than the right lane can result in a $167 ticket. (Black Press Media file photo)

Unpredictable weather, improper B.C. highway driving prompt reminders ahead of long weekend

Travelling at the same speed or slower in the left lane of a highway can net $167 ticket

Highway 19 and Ware Road in Lantzville. Travelling in the left lane of a highway at the same rate of speed or slower than the right lane can result in a $167 ticket. (Black Press Media file photo)
While most Lower Mainland routes don’t require winter tires past March 31, anyone heading north or into the Interior should keep them on until April 30. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure file.

Most drivers in B.C. should keep winter tires on vehicles until April 30

Spring is here, but Road Safety at Work’s Shift Into Winter campaign…

While most Lower Mainland routes don’t require winter tires past March 31, anyone heading north or into the Interior should keep them on until April 30. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure file.
An “N” driver was pulled over and had his parent’s vehicle impounded after driving 150 km/h in a 50 km/h zone in Abbotsford early Monday morning (March 13). (Abbotsford Police Department photo)

Officer in unmarked car catches teen driver going 100 km/h over speed limit in Abbotsford

Driver, 17, ticketed for several infractions and has car impounded

An “N” driver was pulled over and had his parent’s vehicle impounded after driving 150 km/h in a 50 km/h zone in Abbotsford early Monday morning (March 13). (Abbotsford Police Department photo)
Ridge Meadows RCMP officers handed out 16 violation tickets to Maple Ridge drivers on Thursday. (Ridge Meadows RCMP/Special to The News)

RCMP is keeping its eye on distracted driving in Maple Ridge

16 tickets were handed out in downtown Maple Ridge on Thursday

Ridge Meadows RCMP officers handed out 16 violation tickets to Maple Ridge drivers on Thursday. (Ridge Meadows RCMP/Special to The News)
Jayda Koppel was expecting to develop a black eye, in addition to having a concussion and other injuries sustained after she and a friend were allegedly assaulted by an unknown driver in Silver Creek on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. (Jayda Koppel photo)

‘She was a beast’: B.C. women recovering after alleged assault by unknown driver

Both young victims sustained concussions, other injuries in altercation in Silver Creek

Jayda Koppel was expecting to develop a black eye, in addition to having a concussion and other injuries sustained after she and a friend were allegedly assaulted by an unknown driver in Silver Creek on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. (Jayda Koppel photo)
Maybe if we painted double-decker buses red it would help? This bus was used to promote the film “To Sir With Love” at a previous St. George’s Motoring Show held by the Langley Area Mostly British (LAMB) car club at the historic Fort Langley Community hall. (Langley Advance Times files)

Painful Truth: What’s the magic carrot to lure us out of our cars?

I believe in public transit, but I still own a car

Maybe if we painted double-decker buses red it would help? This bus was used to promote the film “To Sir With Love” at a previous St. George’s Motoring Show held by the Langley Area Mostly British (LAMB) car club at the historic Fort Langley Community hall. (Langley Advance Times files)
The Okanagan Connector is closed due to a vehicle incident. (DriveBC)

53 people injured in bus crash on Okanagan Connector on Christmas Eve

The highway is on a winter storm warning

The Okanagan Connector is closed due to a vehicle incident. (DriveBC)
Highway 3 is now open. (DriveBC)

UPDATE: Highway 3 open following multiple car crashes

Highway 3 was closed for about an hour

Highway 3 is now open. (DriveBC)
The Coquihalla Highway is open in both directions on Thursday morning, Dec. 22, after being closed for more than 14 hours. (DriveBC)

Coquihalla Highway reopens after 14 hours of weather-induced mayhem

It’s expected to be sunny and cloudy with a high of -21C on the highway, with snow on the way

The Coquihalla Highway is open in both directions on Thursday morning, Dec. 22, after being closed for more than 14 hours. (DriveBC)
Snow plow clearing roads in Langley. (Langley Advance Times files)

WEB POLL: Do you switch to snow tires, or not?

All-season, all-weather, or just slide by?

  • Dec 15, 2022
Snow plow clearing roads in Langley. (Langley Advance Times files)
It’s that time of year again, are you ready for winter driving conditions? (Photo credit: ICBC)

Drivers urged to ‘Shift into Winter’ when heading out on B.C. roads

With changing seasons, Shift into Winter is reminding drivers of winter safety

It’s that time of year again, are you ready for winter driving conditions? (Photo credit: ICBC)
All four winter tires need to match in size, tread type, and depth. File photo

Winter tires are required on many B.C. routes between Oct. 1 and March 31

While fall’s leisurely arrival has winter driving far from the minds of…

All four winter tires need to match in size, tread type, and depth. File photo
The area of Clark Drive and Grant Street where a pedestrian was struck by a driver and left with life-threatening injuries Sept. 14. The driver fled the scene. (Google Maps/Screenshot)

Witnesses sought in Vancouver hit-and-run that sent 1 man to intensive care

Suspect drove a black 2011 to 2015 Kia Optima

The area of Clark Drive and Grant Street where a pedestrian was struck by a driver and left with life-threatening injuries Sept. 14. The driver fled the scene. (Google Maps/Screenshot)