(St. John’s, NL) May 20, 2025 – Over 500 tickets were issued by officers of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) during Canada Road Safety Week.

The weeklong campaign that aims to make Canada’s roads the safest in the world focuses on behaviours that put road users most at risk, including impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving and driving without a seatbelt.

RNC Traffic Services and Operational Patrol Services officers on the Northeast Avalon, Corner Brook Region and in Labrador West issued 549 tickets, predominantly related to speeding. Enforcement was conducted in a variety of residential areas and school zones in addition to highways. An 18-year-old driver was caught in Mount Pearl travelling more than double the posted speed limit. The highest speed recorded was 162 km/hr. The 20-year-old driver in this case was caught on Peacekeepers Way.

Some other offences resulting in tickets issued include; cell phone usage, licensing and insurance infractions, defective equipment, and insecure cargo. There were five impaired drivers detected throughout the week, a total of 23 vehicles were seized and 12 drivers had their licenses suspended.

Enforcement may be an effective deterrent of traffic related offences, however it is through public awareness and education campaigns like Canada Road Safety Week, that we will create a culture of safe and smart drivers.

The RNC remains dedicated to working with our enforcement and community partners to increase road safety.

Please report aggressive and unsafe operation of motor vehicles by calling 911.

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