Road safety and ICBC Speed Campaign

Lytton,

Lillooet

2024-05-09 21:15 HAP

Under the Official Languages Act, this office provides services to the public in English only. You will find general information in both official languages at bc.rcmp.ca and www.rcmp.ca

Aux termes de la Loi sur les langues officielles, ce bureau n'offre des services au public qu'en anglais. Vous trouverez des renseignements généraux dans les deux langues officielles au cb.grc.ca et www.grc.ca.

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.