Enhanced speed and high-risk driving enforcement during month of May

Richmond

2024-04-30 09:21 PDT

Richmond RCMP is reinforcing our commitment to road safety during the month of May, as we participate in the province-wide High-Risk Driving Enforcement Campaign. This initiative supports our ongoing efforts to ensure that Richmond remains one of the safest communities in British Columbia.

Speeding is a known risk factor in road fatalities, contributing to both the severity and frequency of collisions. As part of this campaign, Chief Superintendent Dave Chauhan, Officer in Charge of Richmond RCMP has released a statement via video message reminding drivers of the importance of adherence to posted speed limits for the safety of all road users, including drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Statistics underscore the seriousness of the issue: driving just 5km/h over the speed limit increases the risk of crashing by 50%. Furthermore, the province has seen, on average, 84 people killed and 2,168 injured in speed-related crashes each year.* Richmond RCMP is partnering with the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) this month to raise awareness of the risks related to speeding and to promote safer roads for all users.

Throughout the month of May, Richmond RCMP is enhancing enforcement throughout the city in collaboration with partner agencies including ICBC, Metro Vancouver Transit Police, and BC Highway patrol. Speed Watch volunteers will be active with speed-reader boards to show drivers their actual speeds. In addition, intersection safety cameras are being utilized to reduce the number of collisions at intersections.

Other high-risk driving behaviours include failing to yield, ignoring traffic control devices, following too closely and improper passing.

In Richmond, the strategic policing approach towards speeding and traffic safety involves educating the public and applying targeted enforcement actions where needed. This aligns with Richmond RCMP’s broader strategic plan, which focuses on promoting public safety through education, partnerships, and targeted enforcement actions.

Richmond RCMP encourages everyone to participate in creating safer roadways by obeying speed limits, being vigilant of road conditions, and driving responsibly.

*Five-year annual average based on police data from 2018 to 2022. Speed: includes exceeding speed limit, excessive speed over 40 km/h of the posted limit and driving too fast for conditions.

Released by

Cpl. Adriana O'Malley

Email: richmond_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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