Drive relative to conditions campaign urges B.C. drivers to slow down this October

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Throughout October, BC Highway Patrol officers will be conducting additional enforcement to ensure drivers are travelling at safe speeds. Police note that motorists can be ticketed even when driving below the posted speed limit if conditions make that speed unsafe.

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Under Section 144(1)(c) of the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act, drivers can be issued a $196 fine for travelling at a speed that is not appropriate for existing road, weather, or visibility conditions.

The campaign also highlights the importance of pedestrian safety as rainfall and darkness increase. Orstad encourages pedestrians to wear bright or reflective clothing, obey traffic signals, and remain attentive when crossing roadways.

“It may be the driver’s fault if you are hit in a crosswalk, but that’s no consolation if you’re badly hurt or killed,” she said.

Police are also reminding road users that crosswalks are not limited to painted lines. Under the Motor Vehicle Act, a crosswalk includes intersections where sidewalks connect or would connect across a roadway, even when no markings are present.

Officials say the goal of the month-long campaign is to improve safety for everyone who uses B.C. roads.

“The goal of the Drive Relative to Conditions month is to make our roads safer for everyone,” said Orstad. “People who choose to drive unsafely will get an expensive warning about the consequences of their actions.”