The below is a statement posted on the E Division website. The statement was post by Sgt.Pierre Lemaitre of the Traffic Services. He includes information about driving in BC and a direct quote from the Superintendent Denis Boucher.
I would just like to say that the RCMP is doing a good job. I am a new driver so I'm not very experienced. Whenever i get in the car, I fear of crashing. The statistics below are very frightening, especially for me. But in the month of May, I have seen a huge increase in police presence in my city. I have also seen many traffic stings like speed traps, seat belt checks and traffic stops. When i see a greater increase in police presence, i feel safer. Even if they don't do any traffic stops or anything, their mere presence causes enough authority that will make people not do what they would usually do. Things like speeding. Whenever my parents are driving, they ask me to look out for the police because i can spot them from a mile away and know all the different vehicles that are in the Richmond RCMP fleet. Whenever i see one (or more), I tell my parents and they slam on the breaks. That goes for drivers around us as well. As soon as people see a police car, they instinctively put on the brakes and try and get below the speed limit. Why do you speed in the first place? Many crashes are caused by people speeding, seeing a police car, then slamming on the brakes and getting rear ended by the car behind them.
Overall, I would just like to say that I am proud of the Richmond RCMP this month. Keep up the good work.
Tackling high risk driving continues
Traffic Services
File # High Risk Driving
2012-05-16 09:14 PDT In an effort to reduce death and injuries, the RCMP in British Columbia are continuing their traffic enforcement efforts targeting high risk drivers. Since the beginning of May, RCMP have been focused across the Province on high-risk driving behaviours including identifying and dealing with impaired drivers, speeding, improper passing, failing to yield, following too closely, and ignoring a traffic control devices.
Here are some facts you ought to know each time you drive in British Columbia. ICBC statistics show that:
• Over 40,000 crashes that happen in British Columbia every year.
• A five year average shows that 76,000 people are injured in motor vehicle collisions
• 241 persons are injured every day
• Approximately 60 per cent of motor vehicle collisions happen at intersections in B.C.
It is important to remember that these are not just motorists, but it includes pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. Education and enforcement go hand in hand. Remember to give yourself time, and allow for
extratravel time in case of delays. Leave enough space between your vehicle and the one in front of you. When you are at an intersection and about to make a left hand turn, yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic.
The RCMP Officer in charge of traffic enforcement in British Columbia, Superintendent Denis BOUCHER states that,
All road users should be vigilant and use a common sense approach. Our job as police in the Province is to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on BC road ways. Your job as a driver is to obey the laws and keep the roads safe for you, your family and others.
Released by:
Sgt Pierre Lemaitre
E Division Traffic Services
604-539-2718
Email: bcrcmp@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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