Driver in Oak Bay fined nearly $600 for driving with expired plates, no insurance

A 58-year-old motorist in Oak Bay was hit with a hefty fine after he was caught driving without insurance, say police.

According to the Oak Bay Police Department, an officer spotted a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox driving with an expired licence plate decal in the Fort Street and Richmond Road area at around 2:30 a.m. on July 8.

The department says the officer stopped the vehicle and that a search of police records revealed the Chevrolet’s insurance was indeed expired.

As a result, the officer issued the 58-year-old male driver a $598 ticket for driving without insurance.

The department says the Chevrolet was later towed from the scene.

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