Between August 1 and August 3, 2024, the New Brunswick RCMP's Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit and members of local RCMP detachments conducted a traffic enforcement operation in southeastern New Brunswick, including the Greater Moncton area, resulting in 16 vehicles being towed.
A total of 202 traffic violations were issued under the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act which included 104 tickets for speeding, 36 tickets for not wearing a seatbelt, 17 tickets for using a handheld electronic device while driving and five tickets for not having insurance coverage. Three vehicles were also towed and impounded for seven days for speeding more than 50 km/hr but less than 80 km/hr over the speed limit.
Police also issued three seven-day roadside licence suspension, one individual was arrested for driving while impaired, one individual was arrested for refusal to comply with an alcohol demand, and one person was arrested on five outstanding warrants.
"The focus of the RCMP Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit is on behaviours that pose the greatest risk to the public, whether it be driving behaviour or criminal activity," says Sgt. Ghislain David, "We all have a role to play when it comes to making our roads and communities safer, and our top priority remains to protect the public safe by limiting the number of dangerous drivers on our roadways."
The public can also assist in keeping dangerous drivers off the road by reporting them to police. If you see a dangerous or a suspected impaired driver, call 911. Your description of the driver, vehicle, licence plate number and direction of travel can assist police in making New Brunswick roads safer.