Being safe on Canada’s roads

 

Canada road safety week was May 13-19 and the RCMP had tips for drivers all across the province. 

This is the traditional start of the summer driving season for Canadian drivers, which always sees a significant increase in people and families traveling on the road.

Here in Alberta we have had a tough winter (some places continue to have winter driving conditions!) and now that the better weather is upon us, Alberta Integrated Traffic Services want to ensure that all Albertans get to where they want to go, have an enjoyable weekend and return home safely.

With the increase in traffic volumes, you will also notice an increase in enforcement vehicles on our roadways. RCMP Traffic Services members and Alberta Traffic Sheriffs will be working hard this weekend to ensure the safety of all road users and will be targeting unsafe and dangerous driving behaviours in order to reduce collisions and traffic trauma.  There are a number of things all drivers can do to help make the week a success – so that no family loses a loved one on the highway.

• Ensure drivers are not impaired by alcohol or drugs. For GDL drivers, there is ZERO tolerance for alcohol and drug consumption. 

• Ensure that everyone is buckled up and children are secure in their car/booster seats.

• Driving requires 100 per cent of the driver’s attention, that means no texting and not using your cell phone. 

• Drive at the posted speed limits – plan ahead, take extra time. With increased volumes, you need to leave earlier and plan to be on the road longer. Enjoy the scenery!