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B.C. police step up enforcement in May to discourage high risk driving

As the weather warms and traffic increases on highways, police will be increasing enforcement
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May marks High Risk Driving Month.

An average of 114 people die in B.C. every year due to high risk driving behaviour.

Traffic volume increases on highways as we get closer to summer, and police will be increasing enforcement in May to mark High Risk Driving Month.

Officers will be watching for things like:

  • Speeding / Excessive Speed
  • Impaired Driving
  • Driving without Due Care and Attention
  • Distracted Driving / Use of Electronic Devices
  • Following too closely
  • Ignoring traffic control devices
  • Improper passing
  • Racing/Stunting

“Driving is a complex, divided attention task and there are several easy things drivers can do to reduce risk to themselves, their families and other motorists,’ says Chief Superintendent Holly Turton, Officer in Charge of BC Highway Patrol.

The entire month of May is dedicated to this campaign and includes  on May 21.

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