Commercial Vehicle Enforcement officers trained by RCMP on how to use radar
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement officers in New Brunswick aren’t just looking for unsafe trucks and overweight loads anymore — they’re also looking for speeders.
The province announced that officers have received training and certification to operate radar devices from the RCMP and they have begun enforcing speed limits for commercial vehicles.
“Our officers are our eyes and ears on provincial highways, working with the trucking industry to keep the roads safe for all travellers,” said Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Robert Trevors. “They are already enforcing weight restrictions on the highways. Giving them the tools to enforce speed limits is a logical next step.”
There are 17 patrol units equipped with the devices.
The Department of Public Safety’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit has 58 officers who enforce provincial weight and dimension restrictions, speed limits, and conduct commercial vehicle safety inspections on provincial highways. The unit also conducts several annual truck traffic safety campaigns throughout the province in co-operation with other law enforcement agencies.
