From Jan. 3 to 7 there were 11 single and multiple vehicle collisions in the Clearwater RCMP Detachment area.
Injuries were sustained at three of the collisions and one collision was with an animal.
The majority of the collisions had to do with severe weather conditions and drivers' speeds.
Some of the primary offenders in the collisions were issued violation tickets for speed relative to condition; another was ticketed for failing to yield to oncoming traffic.
Police remind drivers that posted speeds on the highway are set for the best driving conditions.
• The faster you go, the longer it takes to stop
• The faster you go, the more you have to pay
ICBC tips to stay safe
• Behind other vehicles, allow at least two seconds following distance in good weather and road conditions (three seconds on the highway);
• Slow down on wet roads, in bad weather conditions or on uneven roads (increase your following distance to at least four seconds);
• Don’t speed up if someone is trying to pass you – it's illegal;
• Be realistic about your travel time; and
• If you’re running late, accept the time delay. It’s better to get there late than never
Impaired driver
Central Interior Traffic Services conducted a traffic stop near Little Fort.
One male was issued a 90 day immediate roadside driving prohibition and his vehicle was impounded for 30 days for operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol.
Impaired driving in B.C.
• Impaired driving remains the leading cause of car crash fatalities;
• On average 86 people die in crashes involving impaired driving;
• 59% of impaired related crashes happen on Friday, Saturday or Sunday;
• 43% of impaired related crashes take place between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m.;
• 71% of all impaired drivers in crashes are males; and
• 16-25 year olds account for 31% of impaired drivers in crashes even though they only represent 13% of all drivers in B.C.
Stay safe
• Plan ahead for a safe ride; and
• Take your turn as the designated driver.