LAST week, Abbotsford Police’s Traffic Enforcement Unit, over a 48-hour period, focused on taking enforcement action on excessive speeding. During this time, commuter and high-traffic corridors were the focus of this enforcement, using a covert and overt approach.
During the 48 hours of enforcement, 42 drivers were stopped for excessive speeding. Each driver was issued a violation ticket for excessive speed and had their vehicles impounded for seven days. Also, $15,686 in fines were handed out. The highest speed noted was 147 km in a posted 60 km zone.
Police pointed out that speeding is the top contributing factor to car crash fatalities in BC each year. On average, 84 people die, and 2,168 are injured every year in speed-related crashes.
“Road Safety continues to be a priority for us at AbbyPD. The AbbyPD Traffic Enforcement Unit continues to deploy various enforcement strategies to enhance the safety of our roads for all road users. Road safety needs to be a community-led approach, and we are asking everyone to take some extra time while on the roads,” said Sgt. Paul Walker on Wednesday.
For more information on tips to stay safe, visit www.icbc.com/road-
