(St. John’s, NL) January 3, 2025– The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) detected impaired drivers and also identified other Highway Traffic Act (HTA) infractions during a targeted initiative over the holiday season.

During a 12-day targeted traffic safety initiative, RNC Traffic Services focused on the detection of impaired driving on the Northeast Avalon, in Corner Brook region and in Labrador West. These operations touched every community within RNC jurisdiction, and included both traditional traffic checkpoints, as well as covert targeted events.

Throughout this timeframe, 18 drivers were charged with impaired driving-related offences. The targeted traffic operation also detected several operators with a blood-alcohol concentration just below 50 mg. A total of 22 vehicles were seized and driver’s license suspended in connection with a combination of both impaired driving related offences and excessive speeding.

These initiatives also identified numerous drivers that were operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, insurance policy, or valid registration.

The RNC continues to urge the public to report dangerous and impaired driving by calling 911 immediately. Road safety is a responsibility of us all.

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File # 2024-84359

 

Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658