ABBOTSFORD Police said on Wednesday that road safety is one of their strategic priorities and that their Traffic Enforcement Unit recently launched an initiative targeting high-risk driving behaviours that resulted in 104 vehicles being impounded.
Officers focused on excessive speeding and street racing in areas of concern identified by citizens’ complaints.
Throughout October and November of 2023, Abbotsford Police’s Traffic Enforcement Unit dedicated 21 shifts to work on this project.
Other results:
* Excessive speeders taken off road: 52
* Street racing or stunt drivers taken off road: 8
* Prohibited drivers arrested: 3
* Impaired drivers removed: 36
* Drivers arrested and charged criminally for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle: 7
* Total violation tickets issued: 281
“We know that speed is one of the main factors in fatal collisions. The danger of excessive speeding and street racing poses a significant risk to the public,” said Constable Art Stele, Media Relations Officer, Abbotsford Police Department.
“AbbyPD is committed to ensuring high-risk drivers are removed from our roadways. Our Traffic Enforcement officers continue to be ever-present and innovative in ensuring safe roadways.”
