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title: "Vancouver police launch Project Vigilance road safety campaign for winter season"
description: "The VPD is stepping up patrols at high-risk intersections and school zones to address speeding, distracted driving and missing helmets as daylight hours shorten."
canonical_url: "https://voche.me/news/vpd-project-vigilance-road-safety-november-2026"
last_updated: "2026-11-09T20:51:30.461Z"
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The Vancouver Police Department launched Project Vigilance on November 9, 2026, a road safety campaign that will increase patrols at high-risk intersections, corridors and school zones during darker winter months.

The campaign follows three recent serious incidents, according to VPD Sergeant Adam Donaldson: a woman killed when an e-scooter she was riding collided with a transit bus on November 7 at Seymour Street and West Pender, a 45-year-old pedestrian who was killed, and a seven-year-old child struck by a vehicle who survived with minor injuries.

"We're seeing serious incidents on the roads," Sgt. Donaldson said in the VPD's press release. "The clocks aren't turning back, so we need to be a little more aware of the darkness and our surroundings this season."

## What officers will enforce

Officers will target speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving, jaywalking and missing helmets. The VPD said the enforcement may involve fewer warnings than a previous campaign: a September 2026 e-scooter campaign issued over 1,275 warnings and citations, with most issued as warnings. Project Vigilance may see more tickets issued for the same violations.

The campaign runs until at least the winter solstice on December 21, the point of shortest daylight in Vancouver.

## Rules for e-scooters and cyclists

The VPD used the campaign launch to remind residents of road rules that apply year-round. E-scooters must travel at no more than 25 km/h. Riders must wear a helmet and may not carry a second person. E-scooters must have front and rear lights when ridden between sunset and sunrise, and may not use sidewalks unless a sign permits it.

Cyclists of all ages must wear a helmet. Bikes must have a white front light and a red rear light between sunset and sunrise.

Pedestrians can improve their visibility by clipping a reflector to a bag or dark clothing, Sgt. Donaldson said: "In Vancouver, we love to wear black and carry black umbrellas. If you can clip a reflector to a bag or your clothing, it'll help drivers see you."

## What residents can do

Road users who want to avoid enforcement under Project Vigilance should check that their lights are working before riding after dark, wear a helmet, and stay within the 25 km/h e-scooter limit. Drivers should slow down at intersections and school zones and keep phones off the wheel. The VPD press release and full rule summary are on vpd.ca.

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