District 3 - Traffic Page

The Traffic Enforcement Section
The primary duty of the Traffic Enforcement Section is to reduce fatalities & injury from accidents by enforcing the Motor Vehicle Act & its regulations. These driving offences include not stopping for red traffic lights, illegal turns, speeding in school zones & playground zones within the City of Vancouver. In addition, vehicle equipment is checked for safety related issues and manifestly unsafe vehicles are towed off the road.

The Traffic Enforcement section also assists Patrol Units by covering 911 calls, provide traffic control at accidents, demonstrations & major incidents throughout Vancouver.

The Traffic Enforcement Section uses Harley Davidson 'Road King' Motorcycles all year round unless the weather is so inclement that then we use unmarked Police vehicles for safety reasons.

The Officers on this web page liase closely with Collingwood Policing Centre & South Van CPC in community related issues such as Speedwatch & Traffic calming measures in residential areas.

Note on Traffic Issues

Sgt. Martin Turner & the other members of District 3 Traffic Enforcement Section, have submitted the above articles on Traffic Issues that you, as drivers, pedestrians & the Vancouver Police see everyday. These articles are not meant to be taken as legal advice – that’s what lawyers are paid to do. Instead, our intention is to educate the driving public & pedestrians as to their responsibility when operating a motor vehicle or in the case of pedestrians, something as simple as crossing the road, in accordance with the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act & Motor Vehicle Regulations (MVAct/MV Regs)

REMEMBER – IGNORANCE OF THE RULES IS NO EXCUSE. Every driver has a responsibility to know how to safely operate a motor vehicle in accordance with the MV Act/MV Regs & the local Municipal Bylaws – but the excuse from drivers of ‘I didn’t realize‘ never ceases to amaze us.