Road safety and ICBC Speed Campaign
Lytton, Lillooet
2024-05-09 21:15 PDT
Lillooet-Lytton RCMP receive hundreds of traffic related calls for service each year. Given the numerous highways running through the communities, road safety is one of the key priorities for police.
ICBC Speed Campaign:
On May 1, 2024 ICBC launched a provincial Speed Campaign promoting traffic safety, complimenting existing community initiatives such as Speed Watch (A volunteer-based program assisting local law enforcement across B.C.).
With more people sharing the roads during warmer months, we’re asking drivers to slow down, be attentive to all road users, and follow posted speed limits, even in ideal conditions
(quote from ICBC).
Key messages to drivers from ICBC:
- Speed plays a role in every crash. When you drive at safer speeds, you can prevent crashes and protect the lives of all road users on B.C. roads
- The faster you drive, the more likely you are to crash and the greater the impact. Going 5 km/h over the speed limit increases your risk of crashing by 50%
- Set realistic travel times and be mindful of rush hours and delays
- Speeding fines range from $138 to $483 and may include penalty points and/or vehicle impoundment
Pictured is the ICBC logo.
Released by:
Cst. Balraj SaranMedia Relations Officer
Lillooet-Lytton RCMP
317 Main St, Lillooet BC, V0K 1V0
Email:
balraj.saran@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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