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New West cops and ICBC reward law-abiding drivers with a special surprise

Good drivers in New Westminster were in for a surprise Monday morning.

Good drivers in New Westminster were in for a surprise Monday morning.

New Westminster police officers were out patrolling the streets around École Herbert Spencer Elementary School, but instead of targeting speeders, the officers were looking for drivers sticking to the 30-kilometre-per-hour speed limit in front of the school.

The initiative was part of a partnership between the New Westminster Police Department’s traffic unit and ICBC to help promote road safety as kids head back to school after spring break.

Officers were stationed at Sixth Avenue and First Street with their radar guns watching for good drivers. When they spotted someone obeying the speed limits, they pulled them over for a little chat.

“Given it’s April Fool’s Day, we’re rewarding good drivers with $10 Starbucks gift cards,” Const. Curtis Heath told drivers before handing them the gift card.

Many drivers were a little shocked to get pulled over before the officers told them why. The event was organized to help “reinforce safe driving habits and recognize those who strive to make the roadways safe,” according to a press release.

ICBC provided the cards for the morning and afternoon event with Starbucks chipping in some extra cards to show their support.