Traffic Services and Accident Investigation

Traffic services officers and collision analysts are on call 24/7 for assignment in all Royal Newfoundland Constabulary jurisdictions throughout the province.

The duties of collision analysts include, but are not limited to; speed calculations; investigating Criminal Code offences such as criminal negligence, dangerous operations, and impaired driving; investigating breaches of the Highway Traffic Act; issuing warrants for DNA, blood, and vehicle inspections; and impounding vehicles for the purposes of gathering evidence and obtaining mechanical safety inspections.

After thorough investigations, collision analysts have the authority to give recommendations to the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to change the Highway Traffic Act, improve roadway signage, roadway design, street lighting, etc.