During the month of May, ICBC and RCMP are enforcing their high-risk driving campaign.
The newest campaign targets impaired drivers, excessive speeders, street racers, and distracted drivers to encourage to travel at safe speeds to prevent crashes.
BC Highway Patrol said “enforcement efforts will especially be in full force from May 17 to 21 where we will see a higher volume of motorists on our highways who are looking to enjoy the long weekend.”
They added that May long weekend could also see an increase in impaired and high-risk drivers, which could mean a higher number of collisions including fatal collisions.
According to ICBC, on average in the North Central, which includes the Cariboo, 14 people are killed and 259 are injured in speed related crashes every year.
ICBC added that going 5 kilometres an hour over the posted speed limit increases the risk of crashing by 50 per cent.
More information can be found on the RCMP’s website, and ICBC’s website.
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