Visiting dignitaries that have been escorted by the team include Canadian Prime Minister Jean Cretien, the Premier of Russia, Princess of Thailand, U.S. President George Bush and Diana, Princess of Wales. While there, the team won the respect of national and international leaders. Some of the duties they performed included providing security escorts for world leaders from Australia, China, New Zealand and Brunei. The Motor Vehicle Act is enforced throughout the year, but during certain times, additional attention is paid to certain campaigns. Each September, as school re-opens, Traffic members concentrate on speed offences in school zones.
School zones begin at the first posted sign and end as the vehicle passes the last opposing sign.
Other campaigns include commercial vehicles, seatbelts and Counterattack. During a recent re-organization, the Department placed units with common directives in the same divisions. As we approach the year 2000, we anticipate many more special events than ordinary. Traffic Division has been involved in most of the special events in the last years, but the Bike Squad offers special training and abilities as well. For the remainder of 1999, and possibly beyond, the Bike Squad will operate under the command of the Traffic Inspector.