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Lamborghinis, Maseratis, Ferraris seized after a race by teenage drivers in Vancouver!

by derekwong28
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Police in British Columbia say they impounded $2 million worth of high-end vehicles this week after witnesses reported the 13 cars racing on a metro Vancouver highway at speeds of 125 mph (200 kph).

"These drivers seemed to be looking for attention. Well, they definitely got the attention of police," Cpl. Holly Marks, spokesperson for the Lower Mainland District Regional Police Service, said in the press release.

The drivers included 12 men and one woman, according to Surrey Now. Gaumont told the paper they were on their way to have a meal when they decided to race.

What the racers, who police said are all under age 21, won't get is harsh punishment. The RCMP said most of the drivers were operating their vehicles on "N" class licenses, which means they had not yet attained full driving privileges.

"Each driver will be charged with Driving without Reasonable Consideration and receive a violation ticket with a specified penalty of $196. Additionally, these drivers will be responsible for all associated towing and storage charges,

The seized cars were

2007 Ferrari 599
2010 Lamborghini Gallardo
2010 Lamborghini Gallardo
2009 Lamborghini Gallardo
2010 Maserati Turismo
2010 Maserati Turismo
2011 Mercedes SL63
2011 Mercedes SLS
2005 Aston Martin DB9
2009 Audi R8
2012 Nissan GT-R
2010 Nissan GT-R
2010 Nissan GT-R

  • Profile picture of the author SeeksSteven
    Nice stack of cars for group of all under 21 drivers.
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  • Profile picture of the author MoneyMagnetMagnate
    'Scuse me? - "Driving without Reasonable Consideration"??
    Is that what the RCMP calls Reckless Driving these days? Who's the Lawyer for this Brat Pack?

    " What the racers, who police said are all under age 21, won't get is harsh punishment. The RCMP said most of the drivers were operating their vehicles on "N" class licenses, which means they had not yet attained full driving privileges.

    "Each driver will be charged with Driving without Reasonable Consideration and receive a violation ticket with a specified penalty of $196. Additionally, these drivers will be responsible for all associated towing and storage charges,

    In Sweden, they would be charged based on the value of their cars and how much money they have - or Daddy has...
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    • Profile picture of the author derekwong28
      Originally Posted by MoneyMagnetMagnate View Post

      'Scuse me? - "Driving without Reasonable Consideration"??
      Is that what the RCMP calls Reckless Driving these days? Who's the Lawyer for this Brat Pack?

      " What the racers, who police said are all under age 21, won't get is harsh punishment. The RCMP said most of the drivers were operating their vehicles on "N" class licenses, which means they had not yet attained full driving privileges.

      "Each driver will be charged with Driving without Reasonable Consideration and receive a violation ticket with a specified penalty of $196. Additionally, these drivers will be responsible for all associated towing and storage charges,

      In Sweden, they would be charged based on the value of their cars and how much money they have - or Daddy has...
      Vancouver does have tough laws on car racing and they have confiscated cars before.

      The problem in this case was that there is no direct police evidence. Everything depended on the account of witnesses. Therefore there was no way of knowing the actual speeds that were reached.

      I would say that they should definitely do something to those with their driving licenses. Those with Novice licenses should be banned from driving for a long time.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jager
    Bet they had a lot of fun

    And they won't even get harshly reprimanded. wow
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    I would pay $2 million for that collection, good value, have to paint some of them though
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    2 bugatti's blocked my exit as they rolled into the chateau marmont last night. Just sayin
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  • Profile picture of the author derekwong28
    After doing more research on this, it appears that the drivers are Chinese. Knowing Vancouver, I would be surprised if they weren't. Only one of the cars were registered to the driver: a Lamborghini Gallardo to an 18 year old. The drivers were as young as 16.

    Obviously there is a lot of anger building up over this, especially against the Chinese community, especially over their parenting. From my personal experience, I would guess that

    1. Most of parents of these kids are not living in Canada, leaving their children to study there.
    2. Their children are given free rein of their house and cars
    3. It is unlikely they would condone such a dangerous activity.
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  • Profile picture of the author J Bold
    Seem like spoiled rich kids to me, playing with their "toys."

    Can't imagine many would have too much pity for them...
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  • Profile picture of the author Raja Kamil
    spoiled kids I can say
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  • Profile picture of the author barbling
    Given the fact I have to haul about a passel of kids, mooses and various/other sundry thingees these days....I never *did* fall prey to the Must Have SportsCar WHEEE! syndrome I see in others.

    I mean, yep, they look hot, but how do you transport a school marching band in them?
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  • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
    Vancouver has the idiosyncratic situation of gangsters from nice neighborhoods and wealthy families. Not joining gangs out of ghetto desperation, but due to a Lord of the Flies kind of situation, only in mansions rather than on a wild island. It reveals a lot about human psychology. A frenemy of mine once produced a movie about this phenomenon.
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    • Profile picture of the author daipham
      omg! I want to get one of them
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  • Profile picture of the author Christine2011
    Wealthy kids having fun with their toys...parents to the rescue...Oh
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  • Profile picture of the author derekwong28
    Don't think their parents are there. If they are resident in Canada, they will have to pay worldwide tax. It seems the kids are from mainland China. Here are some pictures of the kids. The girl is the only one who had previously been busted for speeding. A witness said that they were very arrogant with the police and saw obscene hand gestures. Apparently, they have retained lawyers to contest the charges.





    Here is a video

    Hot wheels impounded - News Hour - Videos | Global BC
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