The New Brunswick RCMP conducted recent traffic enforcement in Dieppe, Moncton and Riverview, resulting in 171 traffic violations being issued and 9 vehicles being towed.
On May 13 and 14, 2022, police conducted an enforcement operation targeting proper use of seatbelts, speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving. The operation was led by the New Brunswick RCMP's Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit (TTEU), with assistance from the Codiac Regional RCMP.
In total, nine vehicles were towed and 171 charges were issued under the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act. These included 52 tickets for not wearing a seatbelt, 36 tickets for speeding and 13 tickets for using a hand-operated electronic device while driving. Furthermore, 70 tickets for various infractions were issued, including five vehicles with no insurance. Police executed an arrest warrant, issued a roadside suspension and charged six people for driving while suspended. A number of warnings were also issued.
"We want to help keep New Brunswickers safe behind the wheel by focusing our efforts on proper use of seatbelts, speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving. These are the major factors that contribute to serious and fatal collisions" said Sgt. Mario Maillet with the TTEU. "We used our checkpoint on Main Street in Moncton as a way to interact with the public, and to highlight vehicle safety concerns."
The RCMP's TTEU conducts regular, targeted traffic enforcement on roadways throughout the province with the goals of improving road safety, educating motorists about the rules, and to reduce serious injury and fatal collisions.