Dauphin RCMP stepped up their traffic patrols during the August long weekend, with the aim of increasing road safety in the Parkland area.
As a result, a number of traffic violations and charges were laid:
Highway Traffic Act:
- two drive while disqualified,
- three use cell phone or other hand-operated electronic device while driving a vehicle,
- seventeen disobey traffic control device (stop sign or red light),
- one fail to wear a seatbelt,
- three driving without a valid drivers licence,
- one exceed speed limit,
- one improper equipment (window tint),
- one learner driver operate a class 5 vehicle without a supervising driver,
Off Road Vehicle Act:
- one fail to wear a helmet,
- two operate an off road vehicle on or across a roadway,
Criminal Code:
- two impaired operation of a motor vehicle,
- one executed arrest warrant for failing to appear in court,
Constable Dominic Picard with the Dauphin RCMP says “we are happy to say that there were no reported traffic collisions this long weekend in the Parkland area,” and thanked the public for their attention in keeping our roadways safe.
