Vehcile Safety Crackdown Nets Hundreds of Orders
Monday, November 5, 2012 @ 11:19 AM
Prince George, B.C.- RCMP warned drivers they would be cracking down on vehicle safety issues last week, and the two day enforcement program resulted in hundreds of orders being issued for repairs and modifications, and 9 vehicles were ordered off the road immediately as they were deemed unsafe.
The 2 day enforcement project involved 5 patrol vehicles with one RCMP officer and one Commercial Vehicle Safety officer in each vehicle. The object of the campaign was to make sure vehicles being operated in Prince George meet the minimum safety standards set out by the BC Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations.
The two day crack down, last Thursday and Friday, saw a total of 473 violations and repair orders being issued.
Here are the details:
· 361 orders dealing with various defects and modifications that required repairs;
· 9 orders removing vehicles immediately from the roadway as deemed unsafe to remain on the road. Of the 9 – 8 were related to braking issues ranging from the following:
o no fluid in master brake chambero worn out brake padso missing brake shoeso cut brake line
· 1 Warning under the Wildlife Act;
· 8 Vehicles charged for no insurance;
· 13 Speed violations;
· 5 Seatbelt violations;
· 4 Cell phone related violations;
· 8 Insecure load violations;
· 11 Intersection related violations (stop signs, red lights, etc);
· 9 No Valid Driver License violations;
· 29 Fail to Comply with Restrictions of their Driver’s License violations;
· 4 Drivers charged for Driving while Prohibited;
· 4 Drivers issued Notifications of Prohibitions – suspending their driving privileges immediately;
· 1 Individual arrested for Breaching the Conditions of their Undertaking;
· 2 Three day Driver Suspensions for driving after consuming alcohol;
· 1 Ninety day Driver Suspension for driving after consuming alcohol;
· 2 Driving without Due Care violations.
"Traffic safety is not just a police issue. It’s an issue for everyone that travels on our roads" says Sgt. Al Steinhauser, in charge of the Municipal Traffic Section, "Safety starts at home in your driveway and with regular vehicle maintenance".
Comments
Wow! way to go! It really looks like we need these more often!
Pretty soon no one will be driving on the roads. Police state working as intended.
WOW…. where were they hiding!
If you don’t have the Money to maintain your Vehicle don’t drive and I don’t care if you have no Money!
I can’t believe so many people get caught with no drivers license or insurance! Pretty unnerving to know so many people ignore such basic driving laws. I’m glad I pay extra for the uninsured driving protection. Get these people off the roadways Coppers…. THANKS!
Pretty sure Potholes is a troll….
Anybody who’s driven around town for any length of time wouldn’t find this story surprising.
Northern Citizen, it’s a nice gesture that you are happy about paying more premiums for the uninsured motorists out there. However, most people who pay for this are home in bed by 10:00pm. It may surprise you to know this protection is not available for designated drivers, taxi drivers and shuttle service drivers who spend most of their time driving during the more hazardous hours. At least that was my experience a number of years ago when I was in the business of providing a safe ride home for Christmas parties and New Years party’s.
Agree with you completely Gofaster. Though, I didn’t expect to read that in your post after seeing your handle. ha ha
Potholes, “Police state working as intended”? No just police work doing as stated and hopfully have the effect intended. I hope you and your family are safer as a result of this work.
I’m just wondering how many vehicles were looked at during this blitz? What would be the percentage of vehicles that failed?
Nah, I try to stay inside where its safe away from the dangerous roads. Like the police want me to.
servant, I think you may have been mis-informed about the underinsured motorist protection. Anyone can purchase this policy. It is $25 and is attached to your drivers licence so it doesn’t matter if you are a designated driver, shuttle driver, taxi etc…you are covered if you purchase this policy. Go and see your broker and ask about it…it’s a great one to have!
Good job on getting more dangerous people and their wrecks off our streets. Now if only the City of Prince George followed suit and made our streets safe for us to drive on. Who is the rocket scientist at city hall that allows our streets to be plowed in this way?
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/sledhed/IMG_0444.jpg
Why are there no warning signs posted as to the lane ending just around the corner?
nice F150 – surely you didnt snap that pic while driving ;)
I have been wondering the same thing over the last few days Dragonmaster.
Lots of violations it seems. I would be interested in seeing a breakdown between passenger vehicles and commercial trucks.
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