By Greg Fry

RCMP release safety campaign stats

190 people ticketed during RCMP safety campaign

May 7, 2019 | 11:51 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — 190 violations were handed out during April’s bicycle and motorcycle safety enforcement campaign.

The Prince George RCMP says almost 100 of those were bicycle helmet violations while 50 violators were ticketed for riding their bicycles on sidewalks.

Other violations included:

• 1 bicycle helmet violation to a parent of an underaged youth
• 1 motorcycle helmet violation
• 1 violation for careless cycling
• 29 other violations for bicycle offences
• 4 violations for pedestrians for unsafe crossing
• 6 violations to vehicle drivers that were driving without consideration or without due care for other road users
• 2 violations for failing to signal

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“As a motorist, it’s your responsibility to follow the rules of the road and be courteous to all types of road users,” says Sgt. Matthew LaBelle. “As a cyclist or pedestrian, it’s even more important to follow the rules of the road, as you lack the protection required if a collision happens.”