October 15, 2026
October 15, 2026
Operation Impact
The Woodstock Police Force, in coordination with law enforcement agencies across Canada, concluded its participation in Operation Impact over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The annual traffic safety initiative targets the “Big 4” high risk driving behaviors: impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seatbelt compliance.
Nationally, motor vehicle collisions claim between 1800 to 2000 lives on our roadways and cause approximately 100,000 injuries every year. Despite its smaller population, New Brunswick currently holds the highest per capita road fatality rate in Canada, underscoring the vital importance of local enforcement campaigns.
During the holiday weekend blitz, Woodstock Police Force officers intercepted hundreds of motorists to educate and enforce road safety rules. The local enforcement data from the initiative includes:
- Vehicles stopped – 578
- Provincial Offence tickets issued – 6
- Impaired driving / Immediate Roadside Suspensions (IRS) – 1
- Fail to stop for police – 2
- Other Criminal code charges (firearms and probation violations) – 6
Woodstock Police Force remains committed to road safety for all users. Whether you are traveling across town or on a major highway, please remember to monitor your speed, buckle up, leave ample space, and always drive according to the weather conditions. Most importantly, never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Remember, it only takes that one second for bad things to happen to good people.
Woodstock Police Force