12 of 20 Commercial Vehicles Fail Recent B.C. Inter-Agency Inspection
Police found 47 defects and issued 17 tickets during the safety check, with 12 commercial vehicles taken out of service.
- On July 29, 2026, Coquitlam RCMP inspected 20 commercial vehicles, removing 12 from service due to serious safety issues.
- The inspection involved the Integrated Road Safety Unit, Vancouver Police Department, Port Moody Police, New Westminster Police, Coquitlam Bylaws, Langley Bylaws, and WorkSafeBC to ensure consistent safety oversight across the Lower Mainland.
- Constable Jennifer Barker of Coquitlam RCMP Traffic Services stated the unit strives to educate drivers on safety requirements and improve compliance throughout the Lower Mainland.
- Through targeted enforcement, officers noted 47 vehicle defects and issued 17 tickets as part of a proactive approach to reduce collisions and promote safe driving.
- Ongoing efforts to enhance road safety remain a priority for local police, who expressed thanks to drivers maintaining safe vehicles on the roadway.
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