Lake Country Teen in Unsafe Minivan Ride Caught Speeding 160 Km/h without Licence
- A minivan driven by 16-year-old Michael McLaughlin sped past a police cruiser at 160 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Highway 97 south of Pelmewash Parkway in Lake Country on June 4, 2025.
- McLaughlin was cited for $955 in violations, including excessive speed and driving without a license, according to the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act.
- The B.C. Highway Patrol confirmed the vehicle was impounded for seven days after officers contacted McLaughlin's parents, who stated he had no permission to drive.
- The B.C. Highway Patrol expressed relief that three teenagers were unharmed and emphasized the importance of safe driving to prevent tragedies.
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Teen with no licence nabbed in Lake Country joyriding in parents' minivan
A 16-year-old decided to take his parents’ minivan for a drive in Lake Country and got hit with some hefty penalties when he was caught by RCMP.A minivan sped up behind a police cruiser on Highway 97 south of Pelme
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