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RCMP Traffic Services East tickets driver for excessive speed, impounds vehicle
July 11, 2025
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Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP
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An 18-year-old man was ticketed by RCMP Traffic Services East for excessive speeding yesterday.
At 7:40 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, police observed a vehicle travelling 157 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the Trans-Canada Highway near Brigus Junction. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was ticketed for excessive speeding. His license was suspended and the vehicle was seized and impounded.
RCMP NL is reminding motorists to drive safely, within the posted speed limit and with a seat belt properly fastened. We thank the public for continuing to report incidents of excessive speed, dangerous driving and impaired driving.