Service NL
May 28, 2015

The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister of Service NL.

Minister Recognizes Roadcheck 2015

Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to note that next week, from June 2 to 4, the Provincial Government will carry out Roadcheck 2015. During this period, Service NL enforcement staff will engage in a road check blitz for commercial vehicles.

Roadcheck 2015 is an initiative of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and represents a major undertaking by vehicle safety enforcement personnel across Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Mr. Speaker, during these three days, highway enforcement officers and weigh scale inspectors from the Motor Registration Division of Service NL will conduct spot checks of commercial vehicles to promote road safety, and to remind owners and operators of safe operating practices. Staff will be checking for mechanical deficiencies, reviewing driver records, inspecting cargo securement, and monitoring compliance with other legislation. These roadside inspections will be conducted in accordance with nationally developed inspection criteria for commercial vehicles.

Mr. Speaker, road safety is a key concern of our government. Roadcheck 2015 provides an excellent opportunity to promote safe driving practices among commercial vehicle operators, and emphasize the significance of provincial and national laws that promote road safety. Service NL is tasked with the responsibility of ensuring vehicles transporting cargo and passengers in our province are mechanically fit, operated by qualified personnel, and compliant with federal and provincial legislation. We take that responsibility very seriously. Newfoundland and Labrador’s continued participation in Roadcheck demonstrates our ongoing commitment in this regard.

As we prepare for Roadcheck 2015, I want to take this opportunity to recognize the great work of our dedicated enforcement staff, who perform their duties faithfully every day. Their work is greatly appreciated by our government, and vital to the safety of motorists throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. I also want to applaud the efforts of everyone in the commercial transport industry who promote road safety and best practices. These professionals always perform well during Roadcheck, and throughout the year, and I thank them for setting a strong standard of practice for others.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

2015 05 28                              1:55 p.m.