Prince George RCMP worked with enforcement partners at CVSE to target unsafe vehicles on the road on Tuesday and Wednesday. 

During the joint project, officers found 65 different violations. Shown below are the results generated by the sting:

• 30 tickets for moving violations. 
• 9 tickets for non-moving and administrative violations.
• 15 notice and orders directing drivers to fix or repair minor vehicle deficiencies. 
• 7 notice and orders directing drivers to fix multiple observed defects, and get an inspection in 30 days.
• 4 notice and orders immediately taking the vehicle out of service with multiple safety violations. 

Some of the common vehicle defects observed included heavily cracked windshields, improper lighting, oversized tires, and rust perforation.

"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."You cannot drive an unsafe vehicle to a repair or inspection facility; you have to make other arrangements."

Police also would like to remind drivers to have their studded tires removed before May 1st, as per provincial legislation. 

To report unsafe, private vehicles, contact your local RCMP Detachment.  In Prince George, call 250-561-3300.