A campaign against high risk driving was launched with a "three-strikes" event this week.
Speeding drivers were given two warnings, starting with the posted speed limit sign on the side of the road and followed by a digital Speed Watch radar station manned by volunteers a short distance beyond.
Drivers who continued to speed after those two warnings were pulled over by a police officer for "strike three."
RCMP did not say how many tickets were issued but did say some drivers were traveling in excess of 100 km/h in a 60 km/h zone near the the intersection of Highway 97 and Highway 16.
"Traffic enforcement officers in Prince George will continue to target high risk drivers in our
community," said Sgt. Al Steinhauser of the Prince George RCMP's municipal traffic section.
"We know that targeting these offenders will make our roads safer and reduce the tragic effects their driving has on the public."
The following tips were offered to avoid dangerous driving:
- Slow down as you approach intersections and remember that a yellow light means you should stop if you can do so safely;
- When making a left turn, be extra careful and always yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic. Always use your turn signal well before you make a move - it helps others know what you're doing;
- Leave enough space between your car and the one in front of you so you have more time to
react to the unexpected;
- Shoulder check for cyclists before turning right or pulling away from a curb and watch for
oncoming cyclists before turning left;
- As the weather gets warmer, more motorcyclists will be hitting the road so be on the lookout, especially when turning left. Motorcyclists are hard to see and it can be difficult to judge their speed and intentions, so the safest thing to do is yield the right of way.
