RCMP Traffic Services East and RNC team up and lay 26 speed-related charges

April 27, 2020 Eastern Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, Other (General), Trending, z- Canada Today

Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador – A total of 26 speed-related charges were laid on April 22, 2020, during a joint speed enforcement initiative by RCMP Traffic Services East and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Traffic Services unit near Paddy’s Pond on the Trans-Canada Highway.

Four drivers were travelling at excessive speeds with readings of 152 km/hr, 155km/hr, 158km/hr and 170km/hr respectively. Each were issued tickets with a hefty fine, license suspensions and their vehicles were impounded.

RCMP and RNC Traffic Services team up on TCH near Paddy's Pond and charge a number of drivers for speeding.
RCMP and RNC Traffic Services team up on TCH near Paddy’s Pond and charge a number of drivers for speeding.
One of four vehicles seized and impounded for excessive speeds following a joint traffic initiative conducted by the RCMP and RNC near Paddy's Pond on April 22, 2020.
One of four vehicles seized and impounded for excessive speeds following a joint traffic initiative conducted by the RCMP and RNC near Paddy’s Pond on April 22, 2020.

Initiatives such as these are not “speed traps”. Officers play no role in a driver’s application of his or her foot to the gas pedal. Warning motorists of police presence does nothing to change that driver’s day-to-day driving patterns.

In 2019, speed was a factor in 33% of fatal collisions in RCMP policed areas of NL. Now more than ever, we must drive responsibly amid a public health emergency. This type of driving behavior is dangerous at any time and both police forces in this province will continue efforts to keep you safe.

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