The New Brunswick RCMP, in collaboration with the New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety conducted recent traffic enforcement in the Greater Moncton area, resulting in 6 vehicles being towed and 104 traffic violations being issued.
The operation was conducted on February 2, 2024, by members of the New Brunswick RCMP's Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit (TTEU), Codiac Regional RCMP and Highway Safety Enforcement Branch of the Department of Justice and Public Safety.
In total, six vehicles were towed and 104 tickets were issued under the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act, including 17 tickets for using a hand-held electronic device while driving, and 16 tickets for not wearing a seatbelt. 28 tickets were also issued for having no current inspection certificate. Additionally, one person was issued a court date for driving while suspended.
"We want to remind people to make sure to verify the expiration of your inspection sticker which is located on the bottom left-hand corner of your windshield." said Sgt. Ghislain David with the Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit.
The RCMP's TTEU conducts regular, targeted traffic enforcement on roadways throughout the province with the goals of improving road safety, educating motorists about traffic laws, and to reduce serious injury and fatal collisions.