Tractor-trailers checked today by Vancouver Police Commercial Vehicle Team. First 2 photos are a loose connecting rod. Second 2 are a front tire with rusted exposed cord. Both extremely unsafe. #DriveSafe #WeAreOutThere

Check by Vancouver Police CVU determined serious safety infractions including insecure cargo and loose drive shaft. Improper or no pre-trip check. Vehicle taken out of service with multiple VTs. #DriveSafe #WeAreOutThere

Earlier today, this driver was watching video (with both earphones in) while operating a motor vehicle. Next level Distracted Driving! #LeaveThePhoneAlone #EyesFwdBC #ItCanWait

We sadly mourn the sudden off-duty death of a beloved VPD officer. They will remain forever in our hearts.

Although we're focusing on Distracted Driving this month, we are still enforcing other safety infractions. Here's a learner driver, no supervisor, no L and excessively speeding with 99 km/h in a 50 km/h in 4600 blk Granville. 3 VTs and a 7 day impound. #DriveSafe #WeAreOutThere

Reminder that cell phone cannot be 'in a position in which it may be used' while 'driving OR operating a motor vehicle.' This includes stopping at a red light. #LeaveThePhoneAlone #EyesFwdBC #ItCanWaitBC

VPD members bump into Bryan Adams today. Down to earth great Canadian and member of Order Of Canada! #CanadianIcon

Today is the start of the bi-annual Distracted Driving campaign. 78 lives can be saved every year in BC if we #LeaveThePhoneAlone . It is a leading cause of crashes and injuries. Please stay off your phone while driving. #EyesFwdBC #ItCanWaitBC

Supporting New Zealand 🇳🇿 Jon Nabbs in his Cross Canada run for #childhoodcancerawareness . Started May 3rd in Newfoundland and ends at Terry Fox Memorial in City of Victoria. Ran over 7200kms and raised over $90K! #goodcause #determination

Another great performance by the #VPD #LionDance Team at today's #LunarNewYear celebrations! Happy #YearOfTheDragon ! Vancouver Police ChineseCPC🌼華人警訊

Reminder, all 3 of these are illegal on BC roads. Electric Kick Scooters must comply with BC rules. Search 'BC Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project.' Fine for 'No Insurance' is $598. #DriveSafe #WeAreOutThere

30lb brake pod held on by only one loose bolt. Caught by Vancouver Police Commercial Vehicle Unit. Please remember that proper pre-trip checks are required daily. #DriveSafe #WeAreOutThere

Same driver & same obstructed plate... today, he asked for a few days to take off the rack. Two months apparently wasn't enough time! $230 fine. #DriveSafe #WereOutThere Vancouver Police

Happening now: South Vancouver Community Policing Centre #VPD Volunteers Speed Watch with VPD Traffic Section CREST team at Kingsford Smith Elementary Vancouver School Board reminding motorists on this ☔️ morning to slow down City of Vancouver #NoNeedForSpeed ICBC

With the assistance of Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR), Vancouver Police Traffic members stopped driver who has not had insurance since August 2020. Said that their friend mentioned it was not needed. It is! #DriveSafeBC ICBC

Kops for Kids was started over 35 years ago by Vancouver Police Motorcycle Drill Team members who raised funds for Christmas gifts and food hampers for underserved children and families. Over 200 gifts and hampers were purchased with help of VPD Cadet Program. #SpiritOfGiving

21% of all vehicular accidents in BC involve Impaired driving. Vancouver Police members are participating in #LightUpTheProvince Counterattack roadchecks tonight with other police partners throughout BC. #GetHomeSafe Howard Chow

Nice note from an elementary school student to Vancouver Police CREST members who presented Pedestrian Safety info to over 200 students. Members also provided Speedwatch with the assistance of KOMCPC volunteers. #DriveSafe #EyesOnTheRoad

Someday...

The second and final #LightTheNightRight is happening tonight along the Adanac bike route at Woodland Park. Free bike lights and reflective bike decals to increase safety for cyclists of all ages. Grandview-Woodland CPC volunteers are helping people register their bikes with @project529bc