On February 29, March 1 and 2, 2024, the New Brunswick RCMP's Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit (TTEU), and the Highway Safety Enforcement Branch of the Department of Justice and Public Safety, conducted a traffic enforcement operation on major highways in the communities of St. George, St. Stephen, Oromocto and Minto.
In total, 352 traffic violations were issued under the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act which included 226 tickets for speeding and six tickets for vehicle not being insured. Three people were arrested for driving while their driver's licence was suspended. Two vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days for speeding more than 50 km/hr but less than 80 km/hr over the speed limit.
"We all have a role to play when it comes to making our roads and communities safer, and our top priority remains to ensure public safety by limiting the amount of speeding motorists on our roads," said Sgt. Ghislain David with the Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit. "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, don't hesitate to call 911. Your description of the driver, vehicle, licence plate number and direction of travel can assist police in making New Brunswick roads safer."
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.