RICHMOND RCMP’s Road Safety Unit (RSU) on Monday announced that in February, officers issued a total of 782 traffic tickets, highlighting their proactive measures taken to curb dangerous and unlawful driving behaviours. Among these were 167 violation tickets issued for speeding, underscoring the need for drivers to adhere to posted speed limits.
In the ongoing battle against impaired driving, 20 individuals were apprehended, reflecting continuous efforts to keep intoxicated drivers off the road. Additionally, the prevalence of distracted driving remains a concern, with 64 violation tickets issued.
Richmond RCMP said its use of advanced technology is instrumental in identifying and addressing violations.
In addition to traffic violations, four high volume collision areas were identified, highlighting the need to additional caution:
* No. 5 Road and Steveston Highway
* No. 3 Road and Westminster Highway
* No. 5 Road and Westminster Highway
* Nelson Road and Westminster Highway
The RSU conducts additional enforcement in high volume collision areas.
“Richmond RCMP’s Road Safety Unit is dedicated to making our roads safer. Our monthly statistics serve as a reminder of the collective effort required to achieve this goal. This March, our focus on distracted driving enforcement has intensified. We encourage all drivers to reflect on their habits and make the necessary changes to ensure their safety and that of others,” said Sgt. Eric Baskette, NCO incharge of Richmond RCMP Road Safety Unit.
