21-year-old driver pulled over for speeding and tailgating during Victoria’s snowstorm

VicPD pulled over a 21-year-old driver for tailgating another vehicle in icy conditions. 

On Monday, February 3rd around 7:40 p.m., VicPD’s police chief, Del Manak observed an Infiniti car tailgating a taxi. The vehicle then sped around it, accelerating to 75km/hr on Blanshard Street by Mayfair Mall. 

In a post on X, Manak said he pulled over the vehicle, and the driver was given a $167 ticket for speeding relative to the icy road conditions.

“Please slow down when roads are icy & slick,” said Manak. 

Please slow down when roads are icy & slick. The Infiniti in front of me found out the hard way. Was tailgating a taxi then sped around it accelerating to 75km/h on Blanshard St by Mayfair Mall. I wrote the 21 year old driver a $167 ticket (Speed Relative to Road Conditions). pic.twitter.com/8V3pP99cnO

— Del Manak (@ChiefManak) February 4, 2025

 In a separate incident related to the snowy and icy conditions, VicPD shared another X post early this morning regarding a single-vehicle accident that occurred the night prior.

The incident occurred at around 9 p.m. on Monday, February 3rd, and resulted in a flour-block area in the Quadra-Topaz area being without power for the night after the driver took out a power pole. 

VicPD confirmed in the post that there were no major injuries, but resulted in a cold and dark night for the surrounding residents. 

A four-block area in Quadra-Topaz was without power for the night after a driver took out a power pole at approx 9 pm. Single-vehicle MVI with no major injuries, but a cold night for those neighbours – please be sure you are driving for the conditions on the roads! pic.twitter.com/890q80ZA2o

— Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) February 4, 2025

 Police are using these incidents as a reminder to drive carefully while the roads are slick. 

Additionally, if you are going to be driving, remember to sweep off any snow and scrape any ice on top of your vehicle to ensure your view isn’t obstructed.

Related:

• This is how much you could get fined for not clearing snow off of your vehicle in BC

If you fail to do this, it may earn you a $109 ticket and three penalty points.

In a frightening incident a couple years ago, a pedestrian was struck while crossing a downtown Victoria intersection—and in dashcam footage of the hit-and-run, the vehicle involved could be seen covered in a heavy layer of snow—another stark reminder of the importance of clearing your vehicle of any snow or ice that may be obstructing your view.

—With files from Seanna Wainman