The Saint John Police Force is launching an Aggressive Driving Campaign from October 14 to 18 to improve road safety.
This initiative aims to deter reckless driving and hold offenders accountable for endangering others.
Traffic Management Officers will focus on educating the public and enforcing laws against dangerous driving practices, including speeding, tailgating, unsafe lane changes, ignoring traffic signals, and driving without proper attention.
The police remind drivers in Saint John that New Brunswick enforces tougher consequences for dangerous driving behaviours:
- Exceeding the speed limit by 50-80 km/h will result in a $500 penalty, 5 demerit points, and the removal of your car for 7 days.
- If you speed 80 km/h over the posted limit, prepare for a $1000 fine, 6 demerit points, and a 30-day vehicle impoundment.
Officers are reminding drivers to:
- Stick to the speed limit,
- Practice patience by limiting lane changes, and signalling your turns
- Allow other drivers to merge or change lanes safely
- Keep your attention on the road by steering clear of distractions
- Maintain a proper distance from the car in front
- Reduce your speed in construction zones
- Following all posted signs