A 33-year-old man was stopped for excessive speeding by Traffic Services West on Monday.
On April 28, 2025, police observed a vehicle travelling at speeds up to 164 km/hr in a 100 km/h zone on the Trans Canada Highway near Hampden Junction. The driver's speed was locked in at 159km/hr. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was ticketed for excessive speeding. His license was suspended and the vehicle was impounded.
RCMP NL continues to fill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador. We thank the public for continuing to report incidents of excessive speed, dangerous driving and crimes within their communities.