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Late summer traffic surge adds to risk for roadside workers
Drivers asked to slow down, keep eyes on road instead of phone The combination of hot weather, holiday weekend travel, and back-to-school routines requires extra…
The real danger in roadside work zones
By Trace Acres Road Safety at Work Picture your partner, your sibling, or your child working on the shoulder of a busy road as vehicles…
Heads up, phones down when driving in work zones
Province-wide campaign calls attention to driving risks B.C.’s annual Work Zone Safety campaign launches today with an urgent message for drivers in roadside work zones:…
Spring means more wildlife on road, more crash risk
Drivers reminded to be on alert. ‘Animals don’t follow traffic rules.’ Spring brings longer days, greener roadsides — and a sharp rise in wildlife on…
Spring’s arrival doesn’t mean winter tires can come off yet
Even at this time of year, cool temperatures, slippery roads make traction essential It may be tempting to remove your vehicle’s winter tires in anticipation…
Icy roads require drivers to expect the unexpected
Black ice, complacency behind the wheel increase risk of crashing Freezing temperatures across the Kootenays this week mean drivers need to be doubly cautious. “When…
Holiday rush increases driving risk in Kootenays
Last December saw nearly 800 crashes a day in B.C. Here’s how to stay safe. Winter driving in B.C. is challenging at the best of…
A call to action for changing our driving behaviours
By Trace Acres National Safe Driving Week December 1 to 7 reminds us that driving safety is everyone’s responsibility. It doesn’t matter whether you drive…
Be on lookout for new traffic control devices
AFADs becoming more common to help keep everyone safe in work zones As more vehicles hit B.C. roads this summer, drivers may see an unfamiliar…