October 2023 Traffic Roundup for the Maritimes
New Brunswick Traffic Report
This is the traffic roundup for New Brunswick. If you want to see the other Maritime provinces click on the image links below.
New Brunswick Traffic Report - Table of Contents
Moncton Region Traffic Reports
Moncton Traffic Incident Statistics
Statistics for October 2023 via: https://crpa-aprc.ca/police-activity-snapshot/
- 240 Tickets Issued
- 29 Alcohol-Related Incidents
- 142 Motor Vehicle Crashes
- 31 Injury Crashes
- 0 People Killed in Crashes
RCMP conducts traffic enforcement operation; 31 vehicles towed
A recent RCMP traffic enforcement operation in the Greater Moncton Region has resulted in 31 vehicles being towed, and 108 tickets being issued.
On October 20, 2023, members of the New Brunswick RCMP’s Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit (TTEU), Codiac Regional RCMP, Highway Safety Enforcement, and officers and vehicle inspectors from the Highway Safety Enforcement Branch of the Department of Justice and Public Safety, worked together to conduct a traffic enforcement operation in the Greater Moncton Region.
The operation focused on unsafe and modified vehicles, as well as distracted driving and proper use of seatbelts. During the operation, 64 vehicles were escorted to a specific site to be assessed, 26 of which were deemed unsafe and towed at the owner’s expense. A total of 108 traffic violations were issued under the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act, including 29 tickets for not wearing a seatbelt and 19 tickets for using a hand-held electronic device while driving. Additionally, three people were issued a court date for driving while suspended, and one person was arrested for two warrants for his arrest.
The New Brunswick RCMP’s TTEU conducts regular, targeted traffic enforcement on roadways throughout the province with the goals of improving road safety, educating motorists about traffic laws and to reduce serious injury and fatal collisions.
"We all have a role to play when it comes to making our roads and communities safer, and our top priority continues to be keeping the public safe by limiting the number of unsafe vehicles and modified vehicles on our roadways."
The public can assist in keeping dangerous drivers off the road by reporting them to police. If you see a dangerous or a suspected impaired driver, call 911. Your description of the driver, vehicle, licence plate number and direction of travel can assist police in making New Brunswick roads safer.
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Saint John Area Traffic Reports
Aggressive Driving Campaign – October 30 to November 3, 2023
In an effort to enhance road safety and reduce the incidence of aggressive driving in our community, the Saint John Police will once again be conducting an Aggressive Driving Campaign between October 30 – November 3, 2023. The goal is to deter aggressive driving behaviours and hold accountable those who put others at risk.
Through education and enforcement, Traffic Management Officers will increase efforts targeting aggressive driving behaviours that endanger other persons or property such as speeding, tailgating, unsafe lane changes, disobeying traffic control devices, and driving without due care and attention.
Did you know that there are stiffer penalties for dangerous driving in New Brunswick:
- Speeding 50-80 km/h over the posted limit = $500 fine, 5 demerit points, and vehicle impounded for 7 days
- Speeding 80 km/h or more over the posted limit = $1000 fine, 6 demerit points, and vehicle impounded for 30 days
Remember to:
- Follow the speed limit
- Be patient and minimize lane changes
- Use turn signals
- Allow other drivers to merge or change lanes
- Avoid distractions when driving
- Maintain adequate following distance
- Slow down for construction zones and comply with the posted signs
Together a safe, secure, healthy community
Source: https://saintjohnpolice.ca/media-release/aggressive-driving-campaign-october-30-november-3-2023/
Fredericton Traffic Reports
2023 Q3 Impaired Driving Stats
Fredericton City Police charged 36 with impaired driving in the third quarter of 2023.
Fredericton Area Traffic Conditions
RCMP Traffic Reports From Around New Brunswick
RCMP conducts traffic enforcement operation, 25 vehicles towed
Southeast New Brunswick , New Brunswick
A recent RCMP traffic enforcement operation in the Southeast region of the province (Shediac, Sackville, Bouctouche, Richibucto and Rexton) has resulted in 25 vehicles being towed, and 151 tickets being issued.
On October 18 and 19, 2023, members of the New Brunswick RCMP’s Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit (TTEU) and Highway Safety Enforcement officers worked together to conduct a traffic enforcement operation in the Southeast region. Furthermore, an operation for unsafe vehicles and modified vehicles was also conducted in Richibucto on October 19with the assistance of the Richibucto RCMP and the motor vehicle inspectors from the Highway Safety Enforcement Branch of the Department of Justice and Public Safety.
During the operation, 58 vehicles were escorted to a specific site to be assessed, 23 of which were deemed unsafe and towed at the owner’s expense. A total of 151 traffic violations were issued under the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act which included 53 tickets for speeding, nine for not wearing a seatbelt and 18 tickets for using a hand-held electronic device while driving. One person was also arrested for driving while prohibited, and another person having a 7-day roadside suspension. Additionally, two people were issued a court date for driving while suspended.
"The focus of the RCMP Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit is on behaviours that are the greatest risk to the public, whether it be driving behaviours or criminal activity. We all have a role to play when it comes to making our roads and communities safer, and our top priority continues to be keeping the public safe by limiting the number of dangerous drivers on our roadways."
The public can assist in keeping dangerous drivers off the road by reporting them to police. If you see a dangerous or a suspected impaired driver, call 911. Your description of the driver, vehicle, licence plate number and direction of travel can assist police in making New Brunswick roads safer.
Quick News Links
- 59-year-old woman dies following single-vehicle crash | Saint-Basile, New Brunswick
- 82-year-old man dies following single-vehicle collision with pedestrian | Boundary Creek, New Brunswick
- 19-year-old man dies following two-vehicle collision | Dufferin, New Brunswick
- 30-year-old man dies following single-vehicle crash | Oak Point, New Brunswick
- 24-year-old man dies following single-vehicle crash | Saint-Louis de Kent, New Brunswick
- Three individuals deceased following two-vehicle collision | Little Bartibog, New Brunswick
- 61-year-old man deceased following two-vehicle collision | Mill Cove, New Brunswick
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