Police target distracted driving through the autumn months

Coquitlam

2023-09-28 09:54 PDT

Coquitlam RCMP is reminding motorists as we move into the autumn months to continue safe driving practices.

Police in Coquitlam continue to use High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) to target unlawful driving behaviour within designated HAZE areas. The focus for the autumn months is Back-to-School safety and distracted driving.

For more information, see our previous media releases:

• Media release from January 19, 2023
• Media release from February 21, 2023
• Media release from April 4, 2023
• Media release from May 3, 2023
• Media release from June 1, 2023

View larger photo – Impaired driver travelling 115km/hr in a 60km/hr zone on the Mary Hill Bypass at Coast Meridian Road in Port Coquitlam

Distracted driving is preventable, said Staff Sergeant Mark McCutcheon, Coquitlam RCMP’s Traffic Services Commander. It’s shocking the amount of drivers that are still attempting to drive while using a mobile device. You may think that no one will notice, but we notice.

Anytime a driver is holding a device in their hand, or when they take their eyes off the road to manipulate buttons on that device, it is considered distracted driving. This can cost motorists a fine of $368 under the Motor Vehicle Act.

For more tips, visit BC RCMP Distracted driving legislation reminder.

September Calendar

Tuesday, September 5

• Back-to-school and Distracted Driving enforcement

Wednesday, September 6

• Back-to-school and Distracted Driving enforcement

Thursday, September 7

• Back-to-school and Distracted Driving enforcement

Friday, September 8

• Back-to-school and Distracted Driving enforcement

Wednesday, September 13

• HAZE Team Enforcement for speed along Como Lake Avenue
• HAZE Team Enforcement along Mary Hill Bypass in Port Coquitlam

Thursday, September 14

• HAZE Team Enforcement along the Mary Hill Bypass in Port Coquitlam
• HAZE Team Enforcement at Barnet and Johnson in Coquitlam

Friday, September 15

• HAZE Team Enforcement along Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam
• HAZE Team Enforcement along the Lougheed corridor in Port Coquitlam

Saturday, September 16

• HAZE Team Enforcement along the Mary Hill Bypass at Broadway in Port Coquitlam
• HAZE Team Enforcement along United Boulevard in Coquitlam

Thursday, September 21

• Railway Safety Week

Friday, September 22

• HAZE Team Enforcement along the Mary Hill Bypass at Broadway in Port Coquitlam
• HAZE Team Enforcement at Barnet and Johnson in Coquitlam

Saturday, September 23

• HAZE Team Enforcement along Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam
• Team Enforcement along the Mary Hill Bypass focusing on Impaired driving

Sunday, September 24

• HAZE Team Enforcement along the Mary Hill Bypass at Broadway in Port Coquitlam
• HAZE Team Enforcement at Barnet and Johnson in Coquitlam

Friday, September 29

• HAZE Team Enforcement along Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam
• HAZE Team Enforcement along the Lougheed corridor in Port Coquitlam

Saturday, September 30

• HAZE Team Enforcement along the Mary Hill Bypass at Broadway in Port Coquitlam
• HAZE Team Enforcement at Barnet and Johnson in Coquitlam

October Calendar

Sunday, October 1

• HAZE Team Enforcement along Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam
• HAZE Team Enforcement along the Lougheed corridor in Port Coquitlam

Monday, October 2

• HAZE Team Enforcement along Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam
• HAZE Team Enforcement along the Lougheed corridor in Port Coquitlam

Saturday, October 7

• HAZE Team Enforcement along Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam
• HAZE Team Enforcement along the Lougheed corridor in Port Coquitlam

Sunday, October 8

• HAZE Team Enforcement along Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam
• HAZE Team Enforcement along the Lougheed corridor in Port Coquitlam

Monday, October 9

• HAZE Team Enforcement along Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam
• HAZE Team Enforcement along the Lougheed corridor in Port Coquitlam

Tuesday, October 10

• HAZE Team Enforcement along Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam
• HAZE Team Enforcement along the Lougheed corridor in Port Coquitlam

Sunday, October 15

• HAZE Team Enforcement along Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam
• HAZE Team Enforcement along the Lougheed corridor in Port Coquitlam

Monday, October 16

• HAZE Team Enforcement along Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam
• HAZE Team Enforcement along the Lougheed corridor in Port Coquitlam

Tuesday, October 17

• HAZE Team Enforcement along Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam
• HAZE Team Enforcement along the Lougheed corridor in Port Coquitlam

Monday, October 23

• HAZE Team Enforcement along Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam
• HAZE Team Enforcement along the Lougheed corridor in Port Coquitlam

Tuesday, October 24

• HAZE Team Enforcement along Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam
• HAZE Team Enforcement along the Lougheed corridor in Port Coquitlam

Wednesday, October 25

• HAZE Team Enforcement along Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam
• HAZE Team Enforcement along the Lougheed corridor in Port Coquitlam

Thursday, October 26

• HAZE Team Enforcement along Como Lake Avenue in Coquitlam
• HAZE Team Enforcement along the Lougheed corridor in Port Coquitlam

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Email: coquitlam_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: coquitlam.rcmp-grc.gc.ca (English only)

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