According to national statistics more than 2,000 Canadians will be killed in fatal collisions this year, which is why Lac La Biche RCMP and traffic sheriffs will be out in full force on area roads and highways for Canada Road Safety Week May 13-19.
According to national statistics more than 2,000 Canadians will be killed in fatal collisions this year, which is why Lac La Biche RCMP and traffic sheriffs will be out in full force on area roads and highways for Canada Road Safety Week May 13-19.
There are four main contributors to fatal collisions, explained Lac La Biche RCMP’ s Cst. Chris Clark.
“Impaired driving, failing to wear seatbelts or wearing them improperly, distracted and aggressive driving are the most common things associated with fatal collisions in Canada,” he said.
With the May long weekend coming up, police and traffic sheriffs will be conducting check stops, educational campaigns and targeted enforcement to raise awareness about staying safe while on the road.
- Canadians spend an average of $10 billion a year on medical expenses and lost productivity for people who have been in serious collisions.
- An average of 1,500 fatal collisions in Canada are the result of impaired driving, or four deaths a day.
- Wearing a seatbelt reduces death by 47 per cent and serious injury by 52 per cent.
- Child seats reduce death by 71 per cent and injury by 67 per cent.
With so many police patrolling area roads during the awareness blitz, motorists are also urged to be careful around emergency vehicles. Police will be conducting their Give Us Room To Work campaign tomorrow May 15 at the weigh scales as a reminder to slow down.
