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"BC Distracted Driving Campaign Yields 1,190 Tickets, Highlights Safety Concerns"
A September campaign by the BC Highway Patrol addressing distracted driving and seat belt violations resulted in 1,190 tickets, underscoring serious safety concerns across the province.
- During Septembers Distracted Driving and Occupant Restraint Month, the BC Highway Patrol issued 1,190 tickets for seat belt and mobile phone violations across B.C.
- Regions like Kelowna and Kamloops were among those with the highest ticket rates, reflecting a troubling trend of distracted driving and seat belt noncompliance.
- The campaign highlights a growing issue, as many British Columbians continue to neglect seat belt usage and engage in distracted driving, endangering road safety.
Why It Matters
This campaigns results reveal a persistent disregard for road safety practices in the provinces and territories of Canada, emphasizing the need for enhanced public awareness and stricter enforcement measures to combat distracted driving.