A recent RCMP traffic enforcement operation in Southeastern New Brunswick has resulted in 75 vehicles being towed, and 236 tickets being issued.
Between October 17 and 19, 2024, members of the New Brunswick RCMP's Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit (TTEU) and Motor Vehicle Inspectors from the Highway Safety Enforcement Branch of the Department of Justice and Public Safety, worked together to conduct a traffic enforcement operation in the Greater Moncton area, Sussex, Petitcodiac, and Salisbury.
The operation focused on unsafe vehicles and modified vehicles, as well as distracted driving, speeding, and proper use of seatbelts. During the operation, 125 vehicles were escorted to a specific site to be assessed, 66 were towed at the owner's expense, and 48 were deemed unsafe.
Several inspection stations will be investigated for not following the motor vehicle inspection procedures as per the New Brunswick - Motor vehicle Act.
A total of 236 traffic violations were issued under the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act, including 81 for speeding, 18 unsafe vehicles, 31 tickets for not wearing a seatbelt and 28 tickets for using a hand-held electronic device while driving.
Additionally, three individuals were issued a court date for driving while suspended, two other individuals were issued short-term roadside suspensions, and five individuals were arrested for warrants of arrest and committal. Three vehicles were also intercepted for speeding in excess of 50 km/hr of the posted speed limit were towed and impounded for seven days. A number of warnings were also issued.
The New Brunswick 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.
"It is important to recognize that each individual has a role to play in ensuring the safety of our roads and communities," says Sgt. Ghislain David with the Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit. "Our primary objective is to safeguard the public by reducing the number of unsafe vehicles on our roadways."
The public can 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.