(St. John’s, NL), September 19, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Traffic Services removed two aggressive drivers from the roadways in recent days on the Northeast Avalon.

On Sunday (Sept. 17) at 4 p.m., a member of RNC Traffic Services was conducting traffic safety enforcement on the Trans-Canada Highway when a vehicle was observed travelling 161 km/hr in the 100 km/hr speed limit zone. The officer conducted a traffic stop with the speeding vehicle a short time later, determining that the operator did not have a valid driver’s license and the vehicle’s registration had expired. The operator, a 38-year-old male from Creston, NL, was issued summary offence tickets and a driving suspension.

On Monday (Sept. 18) at 6:10 p.m., Traffic Services observed a vehicle travelling 190 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone on Pitts Memorial Drive. The vehicle was stopped a short time later by a traffic services officer. The operator, an 18-year-old male of St. John’s, was issued a summary offence ticket, a driving suspension, and had his vehicle seized.

The RNC is asking anyone with information regarding aggressive driving to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app #SayItHere

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 File # 2023-55370, 2023-55686

Cst. James. C. Cadigan #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca