(St. John’s, NL), July 14, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Traffic Services collaborated with RNC Operational Patrol Services, Royal Canadian Mounted Police of Newfoundland and Labrador (RCMP-NL) and Highway Enforcement officers to conduct a traffic checkpoint in St. John’s yesterday.

On Thursday, July 13, 2023, RNC Traffic Services and Operational Patrol Services (OPS) were joined by RCMP-NL and Highway Enforcement to conduct a traffic safety checkpoint in the area of East White Hills on the Trans-Canada Highway. The checkpoint focused on cargo securement, licensing and equipment compliance, and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) compliance. In the two-hour timeframe of the operation, officers issued 30 summary offence tickets to vehicle operators. There were vehicles seized related to HTA non-compliance, vehicles removed from the road for non-compliance with licensing and equipment regulations,  as well as notices issued for mandatory vehicle inspections.

The most prevalent offences observed by officers engaged in this traffic safety checkpoint were insecure cargo, defective equipment, and operating a vehicle without an insurance policy. Other offences included unregistered vehicles and trailers, and failure to wear a seatbelt.

The RNC is dedicated to enforcement against activity that puts the safety of our communities at risk, and will continue to work with partner agencies to conduct traffic safety initiatives throughout our communities.

The RNC requests that anyone with information to related to traffic safety contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app #SayItHere

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