RCMP Traffic Services East seizes vehicle, tickets young driver for stunting in Bay Roberts

November 9, 2026 - Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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A Brigus youth had their licence suspended and vehicle seized after police caught them driving dangerously late Sunday evening.

At approximately 10:30 p.m. on November 8, an officer with RCMP Traffic Services East observed a vehicle operating dangerously in a parking lot off the Conception Bay Highway (Route 70) in Bay Roberts.

A truck was seen performing stunts, including sharp turns, high speeds and other dangerous maneuvers that could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, putting the driver, pedestrians and others at serious risk.

The driver’s vehicle was seized and impounded. Their licence was suspended, and they were ticketed under the Highway Traffic Act for operating a vehicle while performing or engaging in a stunt.

Driving a vehicle on a roadway or in a parking lot while performing or engaging in a stunt is dangerous not only for the driver, but for everyone around them.

In Newfoundland and Labrador, stunting can lead to serious charges under the Highway Traffic Act and the Criminal Code, including licence suspensions, vehicle impoundments, fines and jail time. Even worse, you could be putting your life and the lives of others at risk for a moment of thrill behind the wheel. 

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