A town in the metro region is taking it upon themselves to make it safer for residents by helping police enforce the rules of the road.

Many municipalities have enforcement personnel, but they don’t patrol for moving violations. Portugal Cove-St. Philips Councillor Gavin Will says it took them a while, but they have been given the authority by the provincial government to enforce some aspects of the Highway Traffic Act.

Will says speeding, distracted driving and passing school buses will be some of the key aspects of enforcement.

He says speeding is not unique to Portugal Cove-St. Philips as other communities have the same issues with such illegal activity.

The initiative, which has already begun with tickets being issued, will cost about $140,000 per year.