The New Brunswick RCMP conducted recent traffic enforcement operation in Southeast New Brunswick, that resulted in 13 vehicles being towed and 224 traffic violations being issued.
The operation was conducted on October 10, 11 and 12, 2024, by members of the RCMP's Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit (TTEU). The operation focused on speeding, as well as distracted driving and proper use of seatbelts.
In total, 13 vehicles were towed and 224 charges were issued under the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act, including 145 tickets for speeding. Of the speeding tickets issued, 26 were for speeding over 25 km/hr over the posted speed limit, one for speeding over 50 km/hr over the posted speed limit, and one for speeding in a school zone by more than 25 km/hr over the posted speed limit. The vehicle speeding in excess of 50km/hr of the posted speed limit was towed and impounded for seven days.
Furthermore, 79 tickets for various infractions were issued, including 10 tickets for using a hand-operated electronic device while driving, 19 tickets for not wearing a seatbelt, and 20 tickets for an expired vehicle registration.
Police also arrested one individual on a warrant of arrest. Two individuals were arrested for driving while impaired, and two other individuals were issued short-term roadside suspensions. 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. Ghislain David with the TTEU. "We cannot stress it enough: Buckle up, drive sober, follow the speed limit, and put down your phone."
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.