Greater Moncton RCMP Traffic Blitz: 293 Tickets Issued, 50 Vehicles Towed

A three-day traffic enforcement operation in the Greater Moncton region of New Brunswick ended with 293 tickets issued, according to the New Brunswick RCMP. The operation ran from October 29 to October 31, 2026.

Police said it was carried out by the New Brunswick RCMP's Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit (TTEU), the Codiac Regional RCMP and New Brunswick's Department of Justice and Public Safety.

What police found

• 293 traffic violations issued under the New Brunswick Motor Vehicle Act
• 69 of those tickets were for speeding
• 1 driver arrested for impaired driving
• 50 vehicles towed
• 63 vehicles inspected, 18 of which were deemed unsafe to be on New Brunswick roads

Police said several warnings were also handed out during the operation.

Cpl. Stéphane Dugas of the Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit stressed the importance of keeping vehicles in good condition and having a valid safety inspection.

"A well-maintained vehicle is a safe vehicle, and safety should always be a top priority for every motorist," Dugas said.

He added that a valid inspection protects not only the driver but also passengers, pedestrians and other motorists, and thanked drivers who obey traffic laws and maintain their vehicles.

Regular enforcement across the province

According to the RCMP, the TTEU conducts regular, targeted traffic enforcement on roads throughout New Brunswick. Its goals are to improve road safety, educate motorists about traffic laws and reduce collisions causing serious injury or death.

How to report a dangerous driver

Police are asking the public to help keep dangerous drivers off the road. Anyone who sees a dangerous driver or a suspected impaired driver should call 911. Police said a description of the driver and vehicle, the licence plate number and the direction of travel can help officers respond.