Car enthusiasts will descend on the Saint John region this weekend for the Roll Call car show.
The one-day event gives people the chance to talk about and show off their prized possession.
At the same time, city police will be out in force conducting a special city-wide traffic campaign.
“This was constituted by the escalating issues and complaints that we’ve had over the past two years,” Chief Robert Bruce said in an interview.
“The last two years, we’ve seen some incresingly problematic behaviour in and around the car show, not at the show itself, but in our city and on our streets.”
Last year, Bruce said officers faced bottles and rocks when responding to a dangerous driving call.
There was also a serious assault that took place in a parking garage during the same weekend, he said.
Bruce said officers will be keeping their eyes out for aggressive driving, speeding and impaired driving. They will also be looking for modified and unsafe vehicles, he said.
Saint John police officers will be involved, along with officers from the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force and the Department of Justice and Public Safety.
Bruce said they want people to come out and have a great time while respecting the laws and citizens who live here.
“Enjoy the show, have a good time, but you’re not going to turn the streets and highways of Saint John into your personal playground,” he said.
The Roll Call car show will take place at TD Station from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.