Driver Safety Education Blog

An article in the Edmonton Journal advises that "Crashes in Edmonton region cost $900M a year".

The link to the Journal article is here.
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/crashes+capital+region+cost+900M+year+study/2906953/story.html

The study for 2007 was commissioned by the Capital Region Intersection Safety Partnership. Gerry Shimko from Edmonton traffic safety is the chairman.

From the article, "The study looked at all crashes that resulted in death, injury or damage in Edmonton and the surrounding communities of Sherwood Park, St. Albert, Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc and Devon."
"It counted 43 fatal crashes, 8,517 that resulted in injuries and 51,822 involving property damage."

Are we any closer to reducing preventable collisions, and the injuries which affect so many during the aftermath?

Safe driving...

Cheers - Mike

Distracted Driving Legislation coming to Alberta

The Alberta government introduced Bill 16, the Traffic Safety (Distracted Driving) Amendment Act, 2010 today, proposes a ban on the use of hand-held cell phones and activities like texting, reading, writing, personal grooming, and puts restrictions on using other electronic devices while driving.

For the official announcement, please see the following link:
http://alberta.ca/acn/201004/28137FDF99AA6-A778-EEF5-958459FDA9C231ED.html

The proposed legislation is expected to be debated in the legislature this fall.

The bill proposes a fine of $172 with no demerit points. Drivers engaged in any of the identified activities can be charged under this amendment. A distracted driver could face additional charges if they commit other violations such as running a red light or making an improper lane change.

There will be time for debate and stakeholder input.

Safe Driving...

Cheers - Mike