Surrey, B.C. — May 9, 2025
Police departments across the Lower Mainland are teaming up for a one-day blitz on dangerous driving. On May 13, Surrey Police Service (SPS), Delta Police Department (DPD), and Metro Vancouver Transit Police (MVTP) will launch Project Swoop, an education and enforcement campaign targeting speeding and reckless behaviour on key roads.
The initiative is part of B.C.’s broader provincial speed campaign and is being run in partnership with the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC). Officers and volunteers will be stationed along Highway 10 in Surrey and Ladner Trunk Road in Delta, monitoring traffic and reminding drivers to slow down.
“Too many lives have been lost due to reckless driving and speeding, particularly in summer when more people are out on highways,” said Garry Begg, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “Campaigns like Project Swoop are important reminders that slowing down saves lives.”
Speed remains one of the top contributing factors in serious and fatal crashes across the province. The campaign emphasizes that reducing speed not only lowers crash risk, but also gives drivers more time and distance to react to sudden hazards.
“Driving faster increases the time and distance you need to stop,” said Karen Klein, ICBC’s Road Safety and Community Coordinator. “By working together, we can create safer roads for everyone.”
Police departments involved in the campaign are also urging drivers to be more mindful as summer approaches, when road activity—including pedestrians, cyclists, and children at play—significantly increases.
“Speeding, like impaired driving, is preventable,” said Inspector Earl Andersen of Surrey Police’s Road Safety Section. “We want people to slow down, give themselves extra time, and be courteous on the road.”
Transit Police echoed the importance of the initiative, highlighting pedestrian safety as a concern, particularly around public transit stations.
“Everyone deserves a safe transit journey, and that includes getting to and from the bus or train,” said MVTP Sergeant Dustin Szakacs.
A media event will be held on the morning of May 13 at Panorama Village (15127 BC-10, Surrey), where representatives from SPS, DPD, and ICBC will be available for interviews.
For more information on speeding and road safety, visit the ICBC, Surrey Police, or Delta Police websites.
