Delta Police have released a video of a near head-on collision near Deltaport.
According to a post on the department’s Facebook page, on Oct. 19, the Delta Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit was sent dash cam video, which shows a container truck heading eastbound on the Deltaport overpass attempting to pass another eastbound tractor, narrowly missing a head-on collision.
“In the days following this incident, members of our truck section worked with partner agencies to investigate and identify the driver,” say police. “Police were able to locate and speak with the driver of the truck, who admitted to the incident. The driver was issued two violation tickets; drive with due care and cross double solid line, to the tune of a total of nine points and close to $500 in fines.
“We take road safety very seriously in Delta. If you witness unsafe driving behaviour, please report it by calling the non-emergency number at 604-946-4411 or online at deltapolice.ca/report.”
Commercial vehicle enforcement blitz
On Monday, Nov. 7, Deltaport was the target for the joint commercial vehicle enforcement blitz.
DPD's Commercial Vehicle Enforcement team, alongside its partners, Canadian Pacific Railway, Surrey bylaws, Burnaby traffic unit, and @newwestpd conducted a total of 50 inspections, with 34 vehicles being served Notice and Orders, or placed immediately out of service.
In total 48 violation tickets were handed out.
"Delta has one of largest ports on the west coast of North America, and hosts a huge number of commercial and heavy vehicles on its roadway. Ensuring that these vehicles are compliant with the Motor Vehicle Act, Commercial Transport Act, and other regulations help keep our roads and other infrastructure safe," said DPD.
