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May is High Risk Driving Month in B.C.
Submitted by BC Highway Patrol
The month of May marks the beginning of increased traffic on British Columbia roadways and, with more road users, the potential for an increase in collisions. To save lives, May is identified as High Risk Driving Month and police across B.C. are conducting enhanced enforcement to educate the driving public and target high risk driving behaviours.
High-risk driving behaviours include, but are not limited to:
- 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
According to provincial statistics, an average of 114 people die in collisions every year in British Columbia where high risk driving was a contributing factor. Injuries and death that result from high-risk driving behaviours can be prevented, and it all starts with the person behind the wheel.
The entire month of May is dedicated to this campaign and includes the one-day National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day held on May 21.
Driving is a privilege and B.C. is a leader when it comes to holding drivers accountable for their actions.
Motorists can expect to see enhanced enforcement throughout the province during the month of May and beyond.
