News release

Burin Peninsula RCMP tickets driver for excessive speed along Route 210

August 27, 2025 - Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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A 24-year-old man was ticketed by Burin Peninsula RCMP for excessive speeding yesterday. An officer on patrol observed the vehicle going more than twice the posted speed limit.

Just before 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, police observed a vehicle travelling in excess of 180 km/hr in a 90 km/hr zone on Route 210 north of Monkstown. A traffic stop was conducted; the driver was ticketed for excessive speeding and his license was suspended.

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.

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