Flashing red and blue lights may be in your future if your traffic intersection habits are not by the book. This month’s traffic blitz “Operation Crossroads” is coming to the City of Regina.
Regina Police, Constable Dean Lusok says “We’re going to look at enforcement at intersections. Vehicle going to through red lights, driving to fast so can’t stop at the red light, stop sign or yield sign. Pedestrians and jay-walking though the middle of the street.
In collaboration with SGI, the program’s plan is to reduce preventable accidents. In 2010, SGI reported more than 12,000 collisions at intersections in the province, resulting in 48 deaths and nearly 3,800 injuries.
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Manager of Media Relations for SGI, Kelley Brinkworth, says “42% of all collisions in 2010 occurred at intersections, so it a key traffic safety issue in the province. It’s a way to raise awareness about, and even remind people about the importance of traffic laws at intersections.”
The variable winter weather is also not helping matters.
Brinkworth explains, “One minute, the street seems good and the next day it’s icy. Just in winter in general, we would remind people to always drive according to weather conditions. Slow down and leave more distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.”
Lusok says even pedestrians following the rules have to be aware of their surroundings and road conditions. “Pedestrians need to watch out for drivers coming. If they are coming in too quick and pedestrians go to step out to go across, and the car can’t stop cause its icy conditions, he’s going to get hurt.”
“Operation Crossroads” is taking place at different times in the province. The City of Regina will be beginning their blitz on January 27 through the 29th.
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