08/15/2026
While construction zones may be frustrating for drivers, particularly when they result in delays, lane reductions, and detours, they also create significant hazards for the workers who are building and maintaining our roadways.
As construction continues along the Highway 1 Corridor Improvement Program, AbbyPD officers are increasingly concerned by the amount of speeding and other risky driving behaviours being observed on a daily basis within active construction zones.
Throughout the month of July, AbbyPD Traffic Officers conducted targeted enforcement in construction areas and issued 245 violation tickets. During these enforcement efforts, officers issued 93 speeding tickets, 53 construction zone speeding violations, and impounded 12 vehicles for excessive speeding.
In addition, officers issued 16 distracted driving tickets for electronic device use, 71 other moving & non-moving violations, and removed seven impaired drivers from the road. These behaviours are both concerning and unacceptable, as they place construction workers, motorists, passengers, and other road users at unnecessary risk.
Construction zone speed limits and traffic control measures are put in place for a reason. Reducing your speed, paying attention to signage, and following traffic laws help protect workers and motorists alike while reducing the likelihood of serious collisions and further traffic disruptions.
Road safety remains a top priority for the Abbotsford Police Department. Our officers will continue conducting targeted enforcement and holding drivers accountable when they choose to disregard the rules of the road.
A few extra seconds behind the wheel is a small price to pay when it helps ensure everyone gets home safely