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Police enforce intersections
Campaign underway to encourage safe driving habits
Dangerous driving behaviours near intersections make police officers cross.
Powell River RCMP officers are targeting infractions near intersections. This campaign, running throughout BC for the month of November, is aimed at raising awareness about safe driving at intersections as well as adjusting vehicle speed relative to the weather conditions.
Constable Kerri Chard said the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia reports there are more than 250 crashes at intersections each day in BC. “Police call these crashes motor vehicle incidents, not accidents, because they can be prevented,” Chard said.
Nearly half of all motor vehicle crashes in BC have occurred at intersections.
“Police, fire and ambulance personnel responding to these incidents see the devastating impact on people’s lives, whether they are the drivers, passengers, family, friends or even witnesses,” Chard said. “Police are working to prevent crashes so what we have seen does not happen to you or your family.
“Especially with the wet weather, less daylight hours and winter approaching, drivers need to focus more on their driving behaviours.”
Here are some tips:
• Leave early to allow for extra travel time in case of delays.
• Drivers should leave plenty of space between their car and the one in front.
• Yellow lights mean drivers should stop if they can do so safely.
• When making a left turn, be extra cautious and yield to oncoming traffic.
• Slow down and drive safely.
Powell River RCMP officers are targeting infractions near intersections. This campaign, running throughout BC for the month of November, is aimed at raising awareness about safe driving at intersections as well as adjusting vehicle speed relative to the weather conditions.
Constable Kerri Chard said the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia reports there are more than 250 crashes at intersections each day in BC. “Police call these crashes motor vehicle incidents, not accidents, because they can be prevented,” Chard said.
Nearly half of all motor vehicle crashes in BC have occurred at intersections.
“Police, fire and ambulance personnel responding to these incidents see the devastating impact on people’s lives, whether they are the drivers, passengers, family, friends or even witnesses,” Chard said. “Police are working to prevent crashes so what we have seen does not happen to you or your family.
“Especially with the wet weather, less daylight hours and winter approaching, drivers need to focus more on their driving behaviours.”
Here are some tips:
• Leave early to allow for extra travel time in case of delays.
• Drivers should leave plenty of space between their car and the one in front.
• Yellow lights mean drivers should stop if they can do so safely.
• When making a left turn, be extra cautious and yield to oncoming traffic.
• Slow down and drive safely.
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