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RCMP and CVSE target unsafe vehicles

Four vehicles were taken off the road when Prince George RCMP joined Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement inspectors in a search for unsafe vehicles over the course of two days this week.
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Four vehicles were taken off the road when Prince George RCMP joined Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement inspectors in a search for unsafe vehicles over the course of two days this week.

As well, seven notices were issued ordering drivers to fix multiple defects and get a vehicle inspection within 30 days and 15 notices were issued for more minor defects.

And 30 tickets for moving violations and nine tickets for non-moving and administrative violations were issued.

Some of the defects observed were heavily cracked windshields, improper lighting, oversized tires, and rust perforation, RCMP said. They were found through a combination of road blocks and roving patrols.

"It is every driver's responsibility to ensure their vehicle is safe to be on the road, and in good mechanical condition" said Sgt. Matthew LaBelle, in charge of the detachment's municipal traffic services section. "You cannot drive an unsafe vehicle to a repair or inspection facility; you have to make other arrangements."

Drivers are also reminded to have studded tires removed by May 1, in accordance with provincial legislation.

To report commercial vehicle safety violations, contact CVSE at 1-888-775-8785. To report unsafe private vehicles, contact Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300.