NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE
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Canada Road Safety Week is an annual collaborative effort by Canadian Police Services to target high risk driving behaviours that put drivers, passengers, pedestrians and other vulnerable users of the road at risk.
This 7 day campaign begins Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 12:01 a.m. and runs till Monday, May 23, 2016 at 11:59 p.m.
It’s aimed at making Canada's roads the safest in the world.
For many years now, police services from across Canada have partnered with agencies to raise awareness regarding issues of public safety on the roadways.
They have also used this opportunity to demonstrate the commitment of Canada’s police community towards public safety and community wellness.
The Guelph Police Service will again be a part of this nation-wide initiative demonstrating our commitment to making our roadways safe for all users.
Each year in Canada, about 2,000 people are killed and 165,000 are injured (10,000 seriously) while using our roads and costs society $37 billion annually.
This campaign is a police initiative designed to remind people that an essential part of the enforcement component is to save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways. Educating the public about safe driving practices is a priority.
The focus will be on behaviours that put drivers, passengers, pedestrians and other vulnerable road users most at risk.
These are impaired driving; either by alcohol and/or drugs, occupant restraint use, and all aspects related to aggressive and distracted driving.
All enforcement agencies across the country have been invited to participate.
The deaths, pain and broken hearts that result from carelessness behind the wheel can be prevented.
Police agencies across the country are collaborating on this initiative and asking you to choose safe behaviours while travelling on our roadways, whether you are driving or a passenger.
It is incumbent upon the police and the public to work together to ensure that Canada’s roadways are the safest in the world.
Canada Road Safety Week is sponsored by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) and Transport Canada and is part of Canada’s Road Safety Strategy 2025, which has a goal of making Canada's roads the safest in the world by 2025.
"Dedicated to improving public safety on our roadways."
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