The GSPS Traffic Management Unit and Patrol Operations officers of the took part in a traffic enforcement initiative as part of Canada Road Safety Week from May 17-23.
The theme for the 2018 campaign was: Taking the “D” out of “D”riving
? Don’t Drive Drunk: Focus on alcohol-impaired driving
? Don’t Drive Drowsy: Focus on fatigue-impaired driving
? Don’t Drive Distracted: Focus on distracted driving
? Don’t Drive Drugged: Focus on drug-impaired driving
? Don’t Drive Dangerously: Focus on speed and aggressive driving
? Don’t Drive Detached: Focus on seatbelts
"Canada Road Safety Week is an enforcement-driven initiative designed to increase public compliance with safe driving measures in order to save lives and reduce injuries on our roads," said a GSPS news release.
The following are the results of this year’s campaign by the Greater Sudbury Police Service:
Impaired driving by alcohol/drug - 3
Drive suspended - 2
Speeding - 30
Hand held electronic device - 42
Seatbelts - 1
Other provincial offences - 54
Insurance Act charges (none or fail to surrender) - 10
Other moving violations - 8
The Greater Sudbury Police Service would like to remind the public of the following:
? The incidence of drunk driving may be decreasing (from 20% in 2010 to 16% in 2014), but it hasn’t disappeared. Until then, you will continue to hear us say: Don’t Drive Drunk.
? Drug-impaired driving is not just about marijuana and illegal drugs. While most Canadians are aware that labels on their prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines (like cold medication) caution against operating a motorized vehicle due to the possible side-effects, most underestimate the risks and often don’t heed the warning.
? Rest to be at your best, because 20% of fatal collisions involve driver fatigue.
? Keep your eyes on the road, your hands on the wheel, and your mind on the task of driving. Distracted driving is not just about cell phones. GPS units, Smart watches, reading, eating, drinking, smoking, grooming, adjusting music, etc. all require that you take your eyes off the road, your hands off the wheel and/or your mind off the task of driving.
? Aggressive driving is not just about speed, it includes running red lights, tail gaiting, weaving in and out of traffic and failing to yield the right of way.
? Buckle seat belts and ensure youngsters are properly restrained in vehicles according to their age, size and weight.
