·7/29/2026
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Driver ticketed near Merritt after police confirm test-driven vehicle can hit at least 172 km/h
Ever felt the urge to test a car’s oomph on a test drive? A Vancouver guy took it too far during an overnight trip to Kelowna in a grey Toyota sedan. He hit 172 km/h (limit 110) on Highway 97C near Merritt, getting pulled over. The sergeant joked: “It successfully showed it can speed and fit on a tow truck.” He faces a $483 ticket, tow costs, 7-day impound, plus 3 years of high-risk premiums—total nearly $2,500. Did he buy the car? Who knows. Got a chaotic test drive story? Share below!
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