Drivers in Langley need to be more cautious when going through the many railway crossings here, said Langley RCMP after issuing more than 90 tickets last Friday, April 28.
On that day, Langley RCMP Traffic Services partnered with Canadian Pacific Railway Police Service to conduct an enforcement operation at railway crossings in two locations.
Their chosen locations for the day were the crossing at Fraser Highway at Production Way and 200 Street at Fraser Highway. Their focus was violations such as disobey traffic control sign, distracted driving (cellphones), seat belts, and unsafe lane changes among other offences.
The joint operation netted 85 Motor Vehicle Act offences over a four hour period with the most significant quantities issued for speeding, disobey traffic control device for stopping on the ‘cross hatches’ at the crossing and drive past a railroad crossing gate. Several distracted driving tickets were issued in these very busy areas.
Our partners at CP Police spent several more hours the following day and an additional 10 tickets were written for similar offences.
“We have many railway crossings in Langley and driving demands your full attention,” said Langley RCMP Cpl. Holly Largy.