September 2023 Traffic Roundup for the Maritimes
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Moncton Region Traffic Reports
Moncton Traffic Incident Statistics
Stats for September 2023 via https://crpa-aprc.ca/police-activity-snapshot/
- 204 Tickets Issued
- 40 Alcohol-Related Incidents
- 109 Motor Vehicle Crashes
- 34 Injury Crashes
- 0 People Killed in Crashes
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Causeway bridge closed for Thursday morning emergency operation
Moncton, N.B. area traffic-enforcement operation yields nine towed vehicles, several with fake inspection stickers
Protected bike lanes added to 2 streets in Moncton
https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/protected-bike-lanes-added-to-2-streets-in-moncton-1.6550454
Moncton Area Traffic Conditions
Saint John Area Traffic Reports
RCMP conduct traffic enforcement over Labour Day weekend
The New Brunswick RCMP conducted traffic enforcement over the Labour Day weekend in Hampton and Sussex, N.B.
The operation was conducted from September 1 to September 4, 2023, by members of the Hampton and Sussex RCMP detachments. The operation focused on unsafe and distracted driving, as well as impaired driving.
During the operation, a total of eight violations were issued under the Provincial Offences Procedures Act, and police issued a total of ten written warnings. Three motorists were also charged with impaired driving over 80 mg, and a seven-day roadside licence suspension was issued. Additionally, four vehicles were towed at the owner’s expense, three of which were impounded for 30 days.
The public can assist in keeping impaired and dangerous drivers off the roads by reporting them to police. If you see a possible impaired driver or a dangerous driver, call 911 immediately with a description of the vehicle, license plate number, driver, and direction of travel if possible. Please help police make New Brunswick roads safer.
Source: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/rcmp-conduct-traffic-enforcement-labour-day-weekend
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Back-to-School Safety Campaign, September 5-8, 2023
https://saintjohnpolice.ca/media-release/back-to-school-safety-campaign-september-5-8-2023/
37-year-old man charged, stolen vehicle recovered
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/37-year-old-man-charged-stolen-vehicle-recovered
3 dead, 2 injured after chain-reaction crash in N.B. construction zone
3 dead, 2 injured after chain-reaction crash in N.B. construction zone
Woman, 37, dead after head-on collision in Welsford
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/woman-dead-collision-welsford-1.6914995
33-year-old woman dies in New Brunswick ATV crash
https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/33-year-old-woman-dies-in-new-brunswick-atv-crash-1.6473396
From Social Media in Saint John
Fredericton Traffic Reports
RCMP issue 112 tickets during traffic enforcement operation during long weekend
A recent RCMP traffic enforcement operation during the long weekend in the Western Valley Region has resulted in 112 traffic violations being issued.
On September 1 and September 2, 2023, members of the New Brunswick RCMP’s Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit (TTEU) and Highway Safety Enforcement Branch of the Department of Justice and Public Safety, worked together to conduct multiple traffic enforcement operations in the Western Valley Region which included the Trans-Canada Highway 2. In total, six vehicles were towed, several of which had no insurance coverage on the vehicle, and 112 tickets were issued under the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act.
One vehicle was towed and impounded for seven-days for speeding more than 50km/h over the posted speed limit, but less than 80km/h over. Additionally, two people were issued a court date for driving while suspended. Several breath demands were given throughout the day, resulting in one person being arrested for driving while impaired, and another person receiving a seven-day roadside licence suspension.
“The focus of the RCMP’s Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit is on behaviours that are the greatest risk to the public, whether it be driving behaviours or criminal activity” says Sgt. Ghislain David with the TTEU. “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.
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Individual arrested for driving while impaired and excessive speed
37-year-old N.B. woman dead in single-vehicle crash in Keswick Ridge
Police release further detail in cyclist fatality
https://www.fredericton.ca/en/your-government/news/police-release-further-detail-cyclist-fatality
From Social Media in Fredericton
Fredericton Area Traffic Conditions
RCMP Traffic Reports From Around New Brunswick
24 vehicles towed during traffic enforcement operation
The New Brunswick RCMP, in collaboration with the New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety, conducted recent traffic enforcement in the Saint-Quentin, Kedgwick, Campbellton and Dalhousie regions, resulting in 24 vehicles being towed and 48 traffic violations being issued.
The operation was conducted on September 14 and 15, 2023, by members of the RCMP’s Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit (TTEU), and members of the Northeast District RCMP, in collaboration with officers and motor vehicle inspectors from the Highway Safety Enforcement Branch of the Department of Justice and Public Safety. The operation focused on unsafe and modified vehicles as well as distracted driving and proper use of seatbelts.
During the operation, 95 vehicles were escorted to a specific site to be assessed, 22 of which were deemed unsafe and towed at the owner’s expense. Additionally, 17 modified vehicles were given a notice for an engineer inspection. A total of 48 traffic violations were also issued under the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act, and with the assistance of the RCMP Provincial Crime Reduction Unit, two people were issued a court date for possession for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
The 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.
Source: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/rcmp-issue-162-tickets-traffic-enforcement-operation
37-year-old woman dies following single-vehicle crash | Keswick Ridge, New Brunswick
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/37-year-old-woman-dies-single-vehicle-crash
Two individuals deceased following two-vehicle collision | Lansdowne, New Brunswick
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/two-individuals-deceased-two-vehicle-collision-0
30-year-old man dies following single-vehicle crash | Rivière-Verte, New Brunswick
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/30-year-old-man-dies-single-vehicle-crash
Update: 16-year-old girl dies following single-vehicle crash | Pennfield, New Brunswick
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/16-year-old-girl-dies-single-vehicle-crash
RCMP seeking public’s help following hit and run collision | Lower Greenwich, New Brunswick
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/rcmp-seeking-publics-help-hit-and-run-collision
47-year-old woman dies following single-vehicle crash | Grand Falls Regional Municipality, New Brunswick
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/47-year-old-woman-dies-single-vehicle-crash
17-year-old boy dies following vehicle collision; RCMP seeking public’s help | Memramcook, New Brunswick
16-year-old boy dies following single-vehicle crash | Saint-Arthur, New Brunswick
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/16-year-old-boy-dies-single-vehicle-crash
RCMP issue 162 tickets during traffic enforcement operation | Tracadie, New Brunswick
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/rcmp-issue-162-tickets-traffic-enforcement-operation
Three people arrested after theft of vehicle and collision with school bus | Weldon, New Brunswick
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/three-people-arrested-theft-vehicle-and-collision-school-bus
NB RCMP Social Media
Halifax Region Traffic Reports
Halifax Traffic Incident Statistics
Halifax Regional Police release impaired driving statistics for August
Halifax Regional Police charged 41 drivers with impaired related offences during the month of August.
Of the 41 drivers, 28 were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by alcohol, one was charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by a drug and 12 drivers were issued a driving suspension for operating a conveyance while having consumed alcohol. Of the drivers who provided breath samples, officers were able to detect a wide range of blood alcohol concentrations (80 to 260 mg %) with 13 drivers being at least twice the legal limit. Four of the drivers refused to provide a breath sample and were charged with the offence of refusal.
Of the 41 drivers, 15 calls were received from people who suspected impaired driving. We thank the public for reporting suspected impaired drivers and encourage anyone to call 911 immediately if they suspect someone is driving impaired.
Here are some signs of an impaired driver:
- Driving unreasonably fast, slow or at an inconsistent speed
- Drifting in and out of lanes
- Tailgating and changing lanes frequently
- Making exceptionally wide turns
- Changing lanes or passing without sufficient clearance
- Overshooting or stopping well before stop signs or stop lights
- Disregarding signals and lights
- Approaching signals or leaving intersections too quickly or slowly
- Driving without headlights, failing to lower high beams or leaving turn signals on
- Driving with windows open in cold or inclement weather
If you see a potential impaired driver, call 911 immediately and give the call taker your location along with a description of the vehicle, including the licence plate number, colour, make and model, the direction of travel for the vehicle and a description of the driver.
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Back to school safety: Police remind motorists to drive with caution
https://www.halifax.ca/home/news/back-school-safety-police-remind-motorists-drive-caution-3
Spike belt used in Sackville. N.S. police chase, 2 people charged
Spike belt used in Sackville. N.S. police chase, 2 people charged
Police charge driver in vehicle crash
https://www.halifax.ca/home/news/police-charge-driver-vehicle-crash-0
N.S. police officer taken to hospital with serious injuries after hit and run: RCMP
https://globalnews.ca/news/9950850/ns-police-officer-hit-and-run-school-bus-rcmp/
Halifax police charge driver with stunting for allegedly driving 87 km/h above the speed limit
Police lay stunting charges
https://www.halifax.ca/home/news/police-lay-stunting-charges
Police charge man for stunting
https://www.halifax.ca/home/news/police-charge-man-stunting-74
No injuries after school bus leaves road in Habitant, N.S.
https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/no-injuries-after-school-bus-leaves-road-in-habitant-n-s-1.6553272
Police lay stunting charges
https://www.halifax.ca/home/news/police-lay-stunting-charges-0
Man killed after motor home crashes on N.S. highway
https://globalnews.ca/news/9934013/fatal-motor-home-crash-ns/
1 dead after single-vehicle crash in Digby County
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/1-dead-single-vehicle-crash-digby-county-1.6977001
Police lay stunting charges for 2 people
https://www.halifax.ca/home/news/police-lay-stunting-charges-1
Man charged with impaired driving after tractor-trailer drags parked cars up Halifax street
Social Media from Halifax
Price tag to fix N.S. roads in the tens of millions
Truro Area Traffic Reports
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2 teens charged with attempted murder of RCMP officer in Colchester County
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/teens-charged-attempted-murder-rcmp-officer-1.6967966
Man, 66, killed in single-vehicle crash in Kings County
Social Media from Truro
RCMP Traffic Reports From Around Nova Scotia
Colchester County District RCMP investigating fatal crash | Middle Stewiacke, Nova Scotia
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/colchester-county-district-rcmp-investigating-fatal-crash
RCMP charge two men following flight from police | Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/rcmp-charge-two-men-flight-police
RCMP seeking public assistance in hit and run where an RCMP officer was struck | North River, Nova Scotia
Kings District RCMP investigating fatal crash | South Greenwood, Nova Scotia
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/kings-district-rcmp-investigating-fatal-crash
East Hants District RCMP charge wanted man who rammed police car | South Rawdon, Nova Scotia
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/east-hants-district-rcmp-charge-wanted-man-rammed-police-car
Kings District RCMP investigates fatal crash | Morden, Nova Scotia
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/kings-district-rcmp-investigates-fatal-crash
Colchester County District RCMP investigates fatal collision | Debert, Nova Scotia
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/colchester-county-district-rcmp-investigates-fatal-collision
Northeast RCMP Traffic Services arrest two drivers in separate incidents | Sydney, Nova Scotia
RCMP investigating fatal crash | Plympton, Nova Scotia
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/rcmp-investigating-fatal-crash
Queens District RCMP investigating serious collision | Port Mouton, Nova Scotia
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/queens-district-rcmp-investigating-serious-collision
Queens District RCMP investigates serious ATV crash | Kempt, Nova Scotia
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/queens-district-rcmp-investigates-serious-atv-crash
Halifax District RCMP investigates serious crash | Gaetz Brook, Nova Scotia
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/halifax-district-rcmp-investigates-serious-crash
Lunenburg District RCMP charge man in dangerous driving incident | Chester, Nova Scotia
NS RCMP Social Media
Prince Edward Island Traffic Reports
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Refusal of Breath Demand – Charge Laid
https://charlottetownpolice.com/police-reports/2023/09/11/refusal-of-breath-demand-charge-laid-4/
Summerside residents speak out about confusing intersection in city’s north
Two Impaired Drivers Charges over the Weekend
Seeking the best solution for slowing speeders
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-speeding-solutions-1.6960345
Social Media from PEI
Prince Edward Island Traffic Conditions
Via PEI 511 Website
RCMP Traffic Reports From Around Prince Edward Island
Queens RCMP make two arrests after two separate crashes yesterday
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/queens-rcmp-make-two-arrests-two-separate-crashes-yesterday
RCMP make three impaired driving arrests on Friday
https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/rcmp-make-three-impaired-driving-arrests-friday
