AbbyPD’s traffic unit targets street racers, speed demons in ‘Project Joyride’
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ABBOTSFORD — The Abbotsford Police Department has a reputation for prioritizing road safety throughout the community as evidenced by by the work of its Traffic Enforcement Unit.
Constable Art Stele, spokesperson for the AbbyPD, says police in Abbotsford issued 281 violation tickets and impounded 104 vehicles in just two months’ time in conjunction with an initiative dubbed “Project Joyride.”
“Road safety is one of the strategic priorities of the AbbyPD,” Cst. Stele said. “Our Traffic Enforcement Unit recently launched an initiative targeting high-risk driving behaviors. Officers focused on excessive speeding and street racing in areas of concern identified by citizen complaints.
Throughout October and November of 2023, the Traffic Enforcement Unit dedicated 21 shifts to address high-risk driving activity. Their efforts paid dividends through the following statistics released by Cst. Stele:
