300kmh in Victoria BC

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http://www.theprovince.com/news/char...743/story.html

Charge laid in 299 km/h motorcycle racing spree on Island Highway

A charge has been laid against Randy George Scott for a high-speed motorcycle ride through Trans-Canada Highway traffic — caught on video — but the 25-year-old has yet to be found or turn himself in to police.

Saanich police believe Scott was the driver of a Yamaha sport bike, with a video camera mounted on it, that reached speeds up to 299 kilometres an hour as it whipped past vehicles from McKenzie Avenue to Millstream Road. The video of the April 6 incident racked up hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube and attracted a significant amount of media coverage.

Scott was charged Tuesday with the criminal offence of dangerous driving and an arrest warrant was issued.

Saanich police Sgt. Dean Jantzen confirmed that Scott had been under suspicion from the outset.

“However, there was insufficient evidence early on in the investigation to actually proceed with charges.”

The attention generated by the case helped police, Jantzen said.

“As a result of the publicity of this particular event, and the publicity surrounding it, multiple witnesses came forward,” he said. “That was pared down to three critical witnesses that our officers felt provided the best information.

“That was information that connected the rider to the bike to the incident.”

Jantzen said he could not reveal more details about what the witnesses said, pending court proceedings.

He said Scott’s mother was previously identified as the registered owner of the motorcycle. In April, she was issued $1,449 in traffic tickets.

Jantzen said it is not clear how the ticket situation will play out.

“We’ll have to let that evolve,” Jantzen said. “The two processes are separate and distinct, with one being Motor Vehicle Act regulations and the other being a Criminal Code charge.”

The bike, valued at about $8,000, is in the hands of the provincial government and could be considered for forfeiture.

He said there was some limited contact with Scott during the investigation, mostly by phone.

Jantzen said people were understandably upset about the video and the dangerous behaviour that it shows.

“There was a lot of shock and outrage associated with this video,” he said. “This is an egregious example of someone who really is disregarding all norms of traffic safety.

“You can hardly put words to it.”

Anyone with information on Scott’s whereabouts is asked to call Saanich police at 250-475-4321.

[Born again Biker]

Pffft. That's only 180-3mph.

Do you think his brake fluid in the story photo could use changing?

[Jay V]

I know his speedo says "299" (KPH), but that doesn't look close to 183 MPH to me.

[MBZuki]

I remember hearing about this on CBC news. Why you'd want to do that amongst car traffic I don't understand.

[Rock Dodger]

Originally Posted by Jay V

I know his speedo says "299" (KPH), but that doesn't look close to 183 MPH to me.

I agree. When I go 183mph it sure looks faster than THAT!!

[KyleCanuck]

Originally Posted by Rock Dodger

I agree. When I go 183mph it sure looks faster than THAT!!

That's just an optical illusion because in Canada, our trees are calibrated in Metric.

[Rock Dodger]

Originally Posted by KyleCanuck

That's just an optical illusion because in Canada, our trees are calibrated in Metric.

Thanks for the explanation; I feel better now.

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forgot the tree calibration.