Bay St. George RCMP takes two vehicles off the road, suspends drivers for speeding over twice the limit

May 8, 2026 - Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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Bay St. George RCMP ticketed two young drivers, suspended their licences and seized their vehicles after observing them operating their vehicles at over twice the posted speed limit in the community of Stephenville last night.

Just after 9:00 p.m. on May 6, an officer on patrol observed a driver operating their vehicle at 92 km/hr on Carolina Avenue, where the posted speed limit is 40 km/hr. The 17-year-old male driver was ticketed under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and his vehicle was seized and impounded by police.

Shortly before midnight, another driver was caught speeding on Route 460 near Noel’s Pond in Stephenville. Police on patrol ticketed the 22-year-old male driver under the HTA for travelling at speeds of 104 km/hr in a 50 km/hr zone. The vehicle he was driving was also seized and impounded.

Both young men also had their driver’s licenses suspended due to the serious nature of the high speeds at which they were travelling.

RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador urges motorists to slow down. Plan your trip ahead so you have plenty of time to get where you are going. The extra minute or two that you might save by speeding is not worth it.

Penalties like fines, having your license suspended or having your vehicle seized and impounded are all very possible when you speed – but there are far worse consequences: you could seriously hurt pedestrians, other drivers, your passengers or yourself. In some cases, your speeding could cause life-altering injuries or cost someone their life.

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