RCMP Traffic Services Central conducts speed enforcement in Terra Nova National Park

April 17, 2024
Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

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An unmarked police car is parked on the side of the highway behind a speed limit sign of 90 km/h.
A collage of four images showing speeds obtained on a police radar unit.

RCMP Traffic Services Central conducted speed enforcement in Terra Nova National Park on April 16, 2024, resulting in a number of motorists charged with speeding violations in a short amount of time.

On Tuesday, RCMP Traffic Services Central set up in a 90 km/h speed zone in Terra Nova Park monitoring traffic for speeding violations. During an approximate two-and-a-half-hour period, nine motorists were stopped and ticketed for speeds that were in excess of 30 km/h above the posted limit.

Motorists who speed place themselves and all others who share the roadway at an increased level of risk. Traveling at increased speeds shortens a driver's reaction time and increases the level of force or impact during a collision or crash.

RCMP Traffic Services Central remains dedicated to road safety. Please report incidents of dangerous driving, including high speeds, to your local police.

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Contact information

Strategic Communications and Media Relations Unit
RCMP NL
rcmp.nl.media-medias.tnl.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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