Service NL
June 7, 2016

The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Eddie Joyce, Minister of Service NL:

Minister Recognizes Roadcheck 2016

Mr. Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to note that Roadcheck 2016 will be carried out in our province, and throughout North America from today, June 7, until Thursday, June 9.

Roadcheck 2016 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, over the next three days, provincial highway enforcement officers will conduct an inspection blitz of commercial vehicles, and remind owners and operators of safe operating practices. Officers will mainly conduct the North American Standard Level 1 Inspection, which is a 37-step procedure that checks both driver and vehicle safety. Supporting safe and sustainable communities is a priority for our government and our participation in Roadcheck 2016 speaks to this commitment.

Mr. Speaker, each year our dedicated staff check hundreds of vehicles throughout the province during the Roadcheck exercise. As we undertake Roadcheck 2016, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the great work of our 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 promotes road safety and follow best practices.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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