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Richmond RCMP partnered with Richmond Secondary School for Road Safety Day, bringing over 800 students and community partners for a full day of interactive learning.

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Monthly Road Report: Speeding, distraction, and youth engagement focus on May road safety efforts

By Richmond Sentinel

Published 11:26 PDT, Tue June 17, 2025

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Richmond RCMP officers issued 661 traffic violation tickets in May 2025 as part of ongoing efforts to address high-risk driving behaviours and improve safety for all road users. Road enforcement focused on speed and distraction, while officers also supported youth outreach education.

Key categories of offenses included:

Speeding: 164
Distracted driving: 46
Impaired drug/alcohol infractions: 27
Vehicle-related infractions: 170
Driver Licence infractions: 123

Targeted enforcement areas:

Based on collision data and community intelligence, the Road Safety Unit (RSU) conducted targeted enforcement in these areas:

No. 5 Rd & Steveston Hwy
Westminster Highway & No. 3 Road
Westminster Highway & Gilbert Road
No. 2 Road & Francis Road

Speed and High-Risk Driving Joint Forces Operation

On May 6, 2025, Richmond RCMP, City of Richmond volunteers, and ICBC partnered with local agencies to conduct a full-day education and enforcement campaign in recognition of High-Risk Driving Month. Enforcement locations were selected by RSU, focusing on areas with recent collisions and safety complaints. Volunteers supported the days operation by conducting Speed Watch and issuing warning letters to motorists observed on radar travelling 15 km/h over the posted speed limit. The day’s operation resulted in 181 charges laid and 7 vehicles impounded for excessive speed and other violations.

Road Safety Day at Richmond Secondary

On May 22, 2025, Richmond RCMP joined partner agencies at Richmond Secondary School for Road Safety Day, bringing together over 800 students and community partners for a full day of interactive learning. The event featured booths from Richmond RCMP, ICBC, BCEHS, Richmond Fire Rescue, and Transit Police. Students had the opportunity to:

Tour Alexa’s Bus, a mobile impaired driving education centre
Try out fatal vision goggles and Speed Watch setups with RCMP volunteers
Learn from presentations by Richmond RCMP officers and ICBC on licensing and safety
Hear a powerful keynote by Kevin Brooks, who shared his personal life-changing experience with impaired driving

The focus of the day’s events was on equipping youth with responsibility and knowledge before they become drivers.

“When it comes to prevention, education is as important as enforcement. Connecting with students gives us the chance to share lessons that will shape their driving behaviour for years to come. Whether it’s impaired driving, distraction, or speed, our message is the same: your choices could save, or cost, a life” said Seargeant Eric Baskette, Richmond RCMP Road Safety Unit.

Looking ahead: Summer campaigns

June marks the start of Richmond RCMP’s Summer Impaired Driving enforcement campaign, which includes increased checks on both roadways and waterways. Drivers are reminded to always plan ahead for a safe, sober ride home.