News release

More than half of commercial vehicles inspected taken off the road during 2025 enforcement

January 19, 2026 - Burnaby, British Columbia
From: Burnaby RCMP

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More than half of the commercial vehicles inspected in Burnaby and the Lower Mainland during targeted enforcement in 2025 ended up being taken off the road. 

Over the past year, Burnaby RCMP Traffic Services joined forces with 12 partner agencies to conduct joint commercial vehicle enforcement operations across the Lower Mainland. Of the 2901 inspections carried out, just over 1600 commercial vehicles (56%) were placed out of service. 

“These numbers continue to be very concerning and represent a real risk for everyone on the roads,” said Cst. Kevin Connolly, Burnaby RCMP’s Designated Commercial Vehicle Inspector. “While there are many commercial vehicle operators who are doing their due diligence and prioritizing safety, unfortunately we are still seeing those who are not properly maintaining their vehicles – including repeat offenders.” 

Seventy-four joint operations were held throughout the year, with 3661 violation tickets issued. 

In addition to participating in joint operations, Burnaby RCMP Traffic Services also conducted its own commercial vehicle enforcement within the city of Burnaby.  

Out of 1399 inspections in Burnaby, 800 vehicles (57%) were taken out of service. 

“These results underscore the need for ongoing enforcement and education,” said Cst. Connolly. “Our officers and partner agencies are committed to continuing to work together to identify potential hazards, encourage compliance and increase safety for all road users.” 

2025 Commercial Vehicle Enforcement by the Numbers:

Lower Mainland Joint Enforcement Operations (LMD CVE)

• Enforcement operations: 74
• Truck inspections: 2901
• Trucks placed Out of Service: 1610
• Violation tickets issued: 3661

Burnaby RCMP Traffic Services enforcement

• Enforcement operations: 47
• Truck inspections: 1399
• Trucks placed Out of Service: 800
• Violation tickets issued: 1875

Thank you to all of our Lower Mainland Commercial Vehicle Enforcement partner agencies: 

• Coquitlam RCMP
• BC Highway Patrol
• Vancouver Police Commercial Vehicle Unit
• Delta Police Commercial Vehicle Unit 
• New Westminster Police Commercial Vehicle Unit 
• Integrated Road Safety Unit
• Metro Vancouver Transit Police
• City of Surrey Bylaw Commercial Vehicle Unit
• City of Coquitlam Bylaw Commercial Vehicle Unit 
• Township of Langley Bylaw Commercial Vehicle Unit
• Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement
• Passenger Transportation Branch 

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