Image: AbbyPD / The Traffic Enforcement Unit of Abbotsford Police Department cracked down on excessive speeders during a traffic initiative last week, resulting in a whopping 42 vehicles that were impounded in 48 hours.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Abbotsford Police Department

Abbotsford PD cracks down on speed demons, impounds over 3 dozen vehicles in 48 hours

Jun 26, 2024 | 12:11 PM

ABBOTSFORD — The Traffic Enforcement Unit of Abbotsford Police Department cracked down on excessive speeders during a traffic initiative last week, resulting in a whopping 42 vehicles that were impounded in 48 hours.

According to a news release from Constable Art Stele, AbbyPD traffic cops focused on identifying and taking enforcement action against excessive speeding within Abbotsford. Cst. Stele said police honed in on commuter and high-traffic corridors using a covert and overt approach.

Throughout the 48 hours of enforcement, 42 drivers were stopped for excessive speeding. Each driver was issued a violation ticket for excessive speed and had their vehicles impounded for seven days. During the enforcement window, $15,686 in fines were handed out, with the highest speed being stopped noted to be 147km in a posted 60km zone.

Speeding is the top contributing factor to car crash fatalities in BC each year. On average, 84 people die, and 2,168 are injured every year in speed-related crashes.

“Road Safety continues to be a priority for us at AbbyPD. The AbbyPD Traffic Enforcement Unit continues to deploy various enforcement strategies to enhance the safety of our roads for all road users. Road safety needs to be a community-led approach, and we are asking everyone to take some extra time while on the roads,” said Sergeant Paul Walker.

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