(Corner Brook, NL) May 28, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is reminding the public to slow down in construction zones following speeding infractions in the Corner Brook region.

The RNC has increased patrols to coincide with the start of what is a typically a busy construction season. A traffic safety initiative in a construction zone on the Trans-Canada Highway near George’s Lake yielded multiple speed related offences, resulting in tickets issued. RNC Traffic Services and Operational Patrol Services will continue to monitor traffic activity in construction zones across all RNC jurisdictions as the season progresses. With fines doubled in construction zones, the expense to operators range from $130 to $1,170.

A construction zone is a workplace, and the safety of site staff, including heavy equipment operators, contractors and flag persons, requires all motor vehicle operators to adjust their driving behaviours. From the moment you observe signage connected to a construction zone, heightened vigilance is necessary. Reduce your speed, be patient, and be courteous to site operations and other motorists.

The RNC continues to urge the public to report unsafe driving behaviours directly to police. Anyone with information is asked to call 911. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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