Whether you’re heading out for a weekend getaway or staying local this Victoria Day long weekend, ICBC and police are asking you to plan ahead for increased traffic volumes so you’re not tempted to rush to your destination.

This long weekend and throughout the month of May, police are stepping up enforcement across the province targeting high-risk driving behaviours, specifically speeding.

The Integrated Road Safety Unit got an early start to the day with traffic enforcement along the Malahat. They setup around 7 a.m and within the first hour they had pulled over and impounded ten vehicles for excessive speed.

Officers then changed locations in an effort to reach as many drivers as possible. They set up radar at the Shawnigan Lake turnoff and by 9 a.m they impounded seven more vehicles.

In the end, 23 vehicles were impounded and many others ticketed.

All the impounded vehicles were clocked going in excess of 45 kilometres or more over posted speed limits – meaning none were going less than 125 kilometres in an 80 zone, according to Cst. Andy Dunston of IRSU.

Dunston said the worst offender was a novice driver without valid insurance on a motorcycle who was clocked at 152 kilometres in a 80KM zone.

“I should know better,” the 17-year-old told CTV News. “I was running late as it was this morning and it turns out it definitely doesn’t help to speed.”

Last year, 64 people were injured in 280 crashes on Vancouver Island over the Victoria Day long weekend.

“Long weekends are a busier time on our highways and roads, as people head out on road trips and camping trips, and it’s imperative we all make safe choices on the road,” said Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

“Police and RCMP will be making every effort to make sure drivers and their passengers remain safe this weekend. That includes checking for high-risk driving behaviours, such as speeding, tailgating, distracted driving and driving under the influence”.

High speed on the Malahat = 10 impounds in an hour. Slow down Think Safety #yyjtraffic — Cst Andy DUNSTAN (@CRDIRSU) May 19, 2016

This motorcycle was clocked at 152km per hour in a 80km zone. Bike will be impounded for 7 days. @CTVNewsVI @CRDIRSU pic.twitter.com/wloflvuxBu — Steve Colterman (@stevecolterman) May 19, 2016

23 vehicles impounded for excessive speeding on the #Malahat. @CTVNewsScott has the details on @CTVNewsVI at 5 & 6pm pic.twitter.com/AQlMf46Qer — Steve Colterman (@stevecolterman) May 19, 2016

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