A Canadian man's extended test drive of a Toyota Corolla ended with a speeding ticket, a tow, and a seven-day impound.
The incident occurred on July 17 at around 6:15 p. m.
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on Highway 97C near Elkhart, east of Merritt, British Columbia.
According to the BC Highway Patrol, officers observed a gray Toyota traveling at 172 km/h (107 mph) in a posted 110 km/h (68 mph) zone.
When stopped, the 30-year-old driver from Vancouver told police he and his girlfriend were on an overnight test drive from Vancouver to Kelowna.
That round trip covers roughly 480 miles (770 km), making it an unusually thorough evaluation of the car.
Sergeant Michael McLaughlin of BC Highway Patrol noted, "The driver told police that he and his girlfriend were on an overnight test-drive from Vancouver to Kelowna.
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The vehicle successfully demonstrated that it can speed and that it fits on the back of a tow truck."
Instead of returning the Toyota to the dealership as planned, the driver faced a series of penalties.
Police issued a CA$483 ($351) excessive-speed ticket for exceeding the limit by more than 60 km/h (37 mph).
The driver also had to cover towing costs, while the registered owner of the Toyota was responsible for the mandatory seven-day impound.
Authorities added that the speeding conviction will trigger at least three years of high-risk insurance premiums, bringing the estimated financial impact to nearly CA$2,500 ($1,820).
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Whether the prospective buyer ever completed the purchase remains unknown, as BC Highway Patrol says it has no information on whether the Toyota eventually found a new owner.
