July Road Report highlights increased enforcement and motorcycle safety focus

Richmond

2024-08-27 08:21 PDT

Richmond RCMP’s Road Safety Unit (RSU) remains dedicated to ensuring road safety through consistent enforcement and public education. In July, RCMP officers issued a total of 968 traffic tickets, with 898 of these under the Motor Vehicle Act, reflecting the ongoing commitment to reducing risky driving behaviours and protecting all road users.

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July traffic enforcement summary

Key statistics from July’s enforcement activities include:

• Speeding: 260
• Driver’s licence infractions: 199
• Distracted driving: 93
• Impaired drug/alcohol infractions: 42

Targeted enforcement highlights

July 29, 2024

• RSU officers conducted targeted enforcement activities in the HOV lane at Russ Baker Way and Miller Rd, issuing 30 charges. One notable incident involved a Class 7 driver who travelled unaccompanied to attempt to take a road test, and was apprehended after failing the test and trying to drive home alone.

  

July 31, 2024

Further enforcement efforts on July 31st resulted in the apprehension of two motorcyclists for significant violations:

• High-speed incident: A motorcyclist was fled from Police after being spotted travelling at 157 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Hwy 91. The officers involved were able to locate the rider and charge the individual, who faced fines totalling $1,593.00

  
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• No Insurance/No Driver’s Licence: Another motorcyclist was stopped for riding without insurance and a valid licence. Despite prior interactions with police including previous flight from police in other jurisdictions, this rider continued to operate illegally, leading to additional charges and the impoundment of the vehicle.

  
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Focus on motorcycle safety

Richmond RCMP RSU continues to place a special emphasis on educating the public about motorcycle safety and the dangers of impaired and erratic driving among motorcycle operators. This campaign, which began in May during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, continues to highlight the importance of safe riding practices. Richmond RCMP collaborates closely with ICBC and B.C. Highway patrol to promote road safety for all users, especially as summer weather increases motorcycle traffic.

Summer impaired driving

As part of a summer-long initiative, Richmond RCMP continues to partner with ICBC in an impaired driving campaign. The campaign emphasizes the critical risks associated with impaired driving, urging everyone to plan ahead and arrange safe transportation when consuming alcohol or drugs. For more details, please refer to our previous release on Summer Impaired Driving. 

A word from Sergeant Eric Baskette, Richmond RCMP Road Safety Unit:

Our proactive efforts in July, especially concerning high-risk driving behaviours and motorcycle safety, demonstrate our ongoing commitment to making Richmond’s roads safer for everyone. We urge all road users to adhere to traffic laws, drive responsibly, and support our efforts to protect our community.

Engage with us

Richmond RCMP encourages all residents and road users in Richmond to stay informed through our monthly reports and to participate actively in road safety initiatives. For ongoing updates and safety tips, follow us on social media and download the City of Richmond Community Safety App (link in English only).

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