A recent traffic enforcement operation in Greater Moncton resulted in 187 traffic violations and 13 unsafe vehicles towed.

RCMP, in collaboration with the New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety Highway Safety Enforcement officers, pulled over vehicles on August 4 in Greater Moncton.

The operation focused on unsafe vehicles as well as distracted driving and proper use of seatbelts.

Tickets issued included 44 for not wearing a seatbelt, 26 for speeding and 45 for using a hand-operated electronic device while driving.

Seventy-two tickets for other infractions were issued, including 26 vehicles with no current inspection certificate.

Seven drivers were also found without a valid license. A number of warnings were also issued.

RCMP’s Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit (TTEU) conducts regular, targeted traffic enforcement on roadways throughout the province with the goals of improving road safety, educating motorists about traffic laws, and reducing serious injury and fatal collisions.