Cellphones, failure to buckle up bring most traffic tickets in police checks

Using electronic devices while driving, and failing to wear seatbelts continue to be the most common infractions by Kamloops drivers, according to an RCMP report released today (Nov. 22, 2016).

On Nov. 8 and 17 the Kamloops RCMP Traffic Section conducted distracted driving/road safety projects throughout Kamloops.

Below are the breakdowns of violation tickets issued by date:

Nov. 8:

Use Electronic Device – 22 violations and 2 warnings

Fail to Wear Seatbelt – 20 violations

Speeding – 3 violations

Fail to Stop at Red Light – 1 violation

Drive contrary to Restrictions – 1 violation

Fail to Produce Insurance – 1 violation

No Driver’s Licence – 1 violation

Insecure Cargo – 1 violation

Fail to Yield – 1 violation

Follow Too Close – 1 violation

1 Warrant was executed

1 Drug seizure

Nov. 17:

Use Electronic Device – 19 violations and 1 warning

Fail to Wear Seatbelt – 15 violations

Speeding – 1 violation

Fail to Stop at Red Light – 9 violations

Fail to Display ‘N’ – 1 violation

Fail to Produce Driver’s Licence – 1 warning

Fail to Provide Vehicle documents – 1 violation and 2 warnings

Vehicle Defects – 5 violations and 5 warnings