Police say more than half of the commercial vehicles inspected last year in an enforcement blitz led by Burnaby RCMP were taken off the road.
Burnaby Mounties teamed up with a dozen other police agencies and municipal bylaw units in the targeted enforcement throughout 2025.
RCMP Cpl. Michael Kalanj said of the 2,901 inspections that were carried out, 1,600 trucks and commercial vehicles — 56 per cent — were taken out of service.
“These numbers continue to be very concerning and represent a real risk for everyone on the roads,” said Const. Kevin Connolly, a designated commercial vehicle inspector with Burnaby RCMP.
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Burnaby RCMP and 11 police and bylaw partners led 74 commercial vehicle joint campaigns in 2025, taking 56 per cent of all inspected vehicles off the road. Photo by Burnaby RCMP
“While there are many commercial vehicle operators who are doing their due diligence and prioritizing safety, unfortunately we are still seeing those who are not properly maintaining their vehicles — including repeat offenders.”
In all, 74 joint operations were conducted last year, with 3,661 fines issued.
Burnaby’s traffic services unit also did its own enforcement, with similar results. Of 1,399 inspections in that city, 800 vehicles — 57 per cent — were taken off the road. Another 1,875 violation tickets were also issued.
“These results underscore the need for ongoing enforcement and education,” said Connolly. “Our officers and partner agencies are committed to continuing to work together to identify potential hazards, encourage compliance and increase safety for all road-users.”
Also participating in the enforcement campaign were Coquitlam RCMP; the RCMP highway patrol; Vancouver, Delta and New Westminster police commercial vehicle units; the integrated road safety unit; Metro Vancouver Transit Police; the provincial passenger transportation branch; and commercial vehicle bylaw units from the City of Surrey, City of Coquitlam and Township of Langley.
source: Vancouver Sun photo: Burnaby RCMP
