As summer approaches, Central Saanich reminds the community excessive speeds have no place in the community, and they put you and other road users at risk.
The public can expect Central Saanich police presence on the roads and more traffic calming measures, such as speed bumps, signage and speed-reader boards popping up throughout the community as the District of Central Saanich continues to invest in road safety improvements.
“Speeding continues to be a leading factor in fatal crashes across B.C.,” said Central Saanich Police Chief Ian Lawson. “As we move into the summer months, we tend to see more speeding, and the risk is compounded because people are out walking and biking, there are kids on the road, and there are more construction zones with roadside workers.”
The penalty for one speeding ticket ranges from $138 to $483, and with excessive speeding, police can impound a vehicle.
Drivers should always remember to do their part and respect construction work zones, be cautious at intersections, which are hot spots for collisions, and yield to pedestrians when making left turns. In addition, remember posted speed limits are designed for ideal road conditions and to slow down when driving in rain, snow, fog, or slush, and allow at least 4 seconds of following distance behind another vehicle when weather conditions are poor.
On average, 80 people die every year in speed-related crashes across the province. If a pedestrian is hit at 30km an hour, they have a 90% of surviving, but if the same pedestrian is hit at 50km an hour, they have an 80% chance being killed.
To learn how to report dangerous driving or make a complaint, please see Safe Driving on this website.
For more safe driving resources, please visit ICBC and Road Safety BC.