Vancouver Police Launch Traffic Safety Campaign, Warn of More Tickets

Vancouver police are launching a traffic safety campaign called Project Vigilance to promote safer driving, riding and walking during the season’s longer hours of darkness. The department announced the campaign on Nov. 9, 2026.

Police cited several serious road incidents: a woman was killed while riding an e-scooter over the weekend, a pedestrian was killed and a seven-year-old child was hit by a vehicle.

Officers will focus on high-risk intersections and corridors, including school zones. They will target speeding, distracted and impaired driving, jaywalking and a lack of helmets, among other behaviours, police said.

Warnings and tickets

The campaign may involve fewer warnings and more tickets than a September e-scooter safety campaign. Police said that campaign resulted in more than 1,275 warnings and tickets, with warnings accounting for the majority.

Police recommend attaching a reflector to a bag or clothing to help drivers see people in the dark.

Road rules

Police say the maximum speed for e-scooters is 25 km/h. Driving or riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or while using a mobile device, is illegal.

Helmets are mandatory for cyclists of all ages on public roads and in bike lanes. Riding on sidewalks is prohibited unless a traffic sign explicitly permits it, and doubling is not allowed.

Between sunset and sunrise, bikes must have a white front light and a red rear light or reflector. E-scooters must have front and rear lights, police said.