Richmond has the unenviable reputation across the region of having a disproportionate number of bizarre driving decisions.
This year was no different, keeping our mantle intact at the summit of weird stuff happening on the roads.
The Richmond News has delved into the archives to dig out the most “memorable” of 2022: (in order of the photos above)
Feb 14:
May 19:
Not exactly a road story, but we felt it was worthy of inclusion.
A helicopter pilot decided the airport wasn’t close enough, landing instead in a badminton centre parking lot. The manager at the badminton centre told the Richmond News the helicopter didn’t belong to anyone in their building and asked the News to remove our helicopter. (If only…)
Aug 24:
What was seen as another strange “parking job” in Richmond was actually an accident. Richmond resident Henrik Laursen came across a car on top of an island at Seafair Shopping Centre.
However, another witness said it was an accident that left the driver and her young child embarrassed.
Oct. 3:
A group of Richmond residents pleaded with ICBC to change its driver testing route in the city — because their quiet street was being plagued with learners.
The reason for the swarm of novice drivers is the poorly kept secret that Dover Crescent is a well-trodden testing route for ICBC, possibly due to its speed limit signage, kids playground and opportunities for parallel parking.
Dec. 23:
A woman working near Ironwood Plaza witnessed several incidents of vehicles losing control in icy and snow conditions, one of which involved a Range Rover slamming into the back of a truck.
