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Richmond RCMP give out 814 traffic tickets in March

The road safety unit is focusing on key areas in April where there have been more collisions.
Maria Rantanen
Maria Rantanen
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Four drivers were caught in one day operating illegal ride-hailing services in Richmond.Photo courtesy of Richmond RCMP

Throughout the month of March, Richmond RCMP issued 814 traffic-related violation tickets in total. This included 170 for speeding and 31 for impaired drug/alcohol infractions.

Richmond RCMP’s Road Safety Unit was focused on distracted driving infractions and illegal ride-hailing during March.

During, a one-day distracted driving sting, RCMP gave out 75 tickets and more than $36,000 in fines.

"Whether it’s putting your phone away or ensuring your ride is properly licensed, your decisions behind the wheel--or in the passenger seat—matter,” said Sgt. Eric Baskette of the road safety unit.

“Distracted driving and unlicensed ride-hailing put everyone at risk. We’re committed to proactive enforcement to protect the public.”

RCMP also issued 160 tickets for driver's licence infractions and 216 tickets for vehicle-related infractions.

A one-day operation resulted in four illegal ride-hailing drivers being caught.

They were charged with operating without a licence, having the wrong driver’s licence, failure to display certificate and operating without a business licence, which is a City of Richmond bylaw infraction.

RCMP note that none of the vehicles had undergone provincial inspection safety checks

Richmond RCMP is warning the public of the safety risk posed by using unlicensed ride-hailing services.

For a full list of approved ride-hailing providers in B.C., visit the Passenger Transportation Registry: Approved Ride-Hail Companies.

In April, the road safety unit will be focusing three areas that have had increased collisions and unsafe driving reports: No. 3 Road and Capstan Way, No. 3 and Bennett roads and Steveston Highway and Gilbert Road.  

River Road around St. Edwards Drive and Cambie Road has also been identified by police for “targeted enforcement,” and RCMP are asking drivers to “slow down, avoid distractions, and follow the rules of the road.”

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