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In July 2025, Richmond RCMP officers issued over 1000 traffic violation tickets.

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Monthly Road Report: focus on impaired driving prevention

By Richmond Sentinel

Published 12:13 PDT, Wed August 13, 2025

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Roadblocks part of Richmond RCMP strategy to combat impaired driving throughout summer months.

Richmond RCMP officers issued 1067 traffic violation tickets in July 2025, part of ongoing efforts to combat high-risk driving behaviours and improve safety for all road users.

Key categories of offenses included:

Speeding: 234
Distracted driving: 91
Impaired drug/alcohol infractions: 25
Vehicle-related infractions: 239
Driver Licence infractions: 175

Impaired Driving Roadblocks

Throughout the summer, you may see Richmond RCMP Road Safety Unit (RSU) popping up conducting roadside safety checks throughout Richmond to help keep impaired drivers off the road. Richmond RCMP has produced a short video showing what one of theses checks can look like.

Looking ahead: August focus on impaired driving education and enforcement

Impaired driving not only comes with the threat of serious penalties and driving suspensions but also can ruin or end lives. Throughout the summer, Richmond RCMP is continuing to target impaired driving among other high-risk driving behaviours, offering the following reminders to help keep our community safe and drivers sober:

Plan ahead: If you know that you or your guests may be consuming alcohol or other impairing substances, don’t wait until the last minute to figure out how to get home safely. Make a plan and stick to it.
Use a designated driver: A designated driver is someone who commits to staying sober so that they can get themselves or others home safely. Consider being the one in your group that can be relied on for a safe ride.
Take transit or book a taxi or rideshare: Map out the route and options in advance. Even if you aren’t planning to need them, having these options ready as backup plans for you or your guests can help give you some peace of mind.
Talk to your group: Before the day or night begins, start the conversation with your friends or family about how everyone will get home safely. By encouraging everyone to think and plan ahead, you help reduce the risk of unsafe decisions being made at the end of the night.

Targeted enforcement areas:

Based on collision data and community intelligence, the Richmond RCMP Road Safety Unit (RSU) Will be conducting targeted enforcement in the following locations:

Blundell Road & Francis Road corridors
Bridgeport Road & Garden City Road
Alderbridge Way & Garden City Road
Westminster Highway & No. 2 Road

If you witness or suspect impaired driving, please call 9-1-1.

“The summertime is often a time of fun and making memories together. However, every year, we see tragic, preventable deaths related to drug and alcohol consumption before getting behind the wheel. We implore everyone to do their part in keeping impaired drivers off the road. Whether it’s yourself, or a loved one, have a serious look at whether the plan to drive is the right one” - Seargant Eric Baskette, Richmond RCMP Road Safety Unit.