In April 2018, 16 young hockey players lost their lives after the bus they were in was struck by a semi-trailer with an inexperienced driver who disregarded the stop sign in an intersection. The surviving family members of the deceased players have since advocated for...
Traffic volumes will increase following the lifted border restrictions that made it possible for vaccinated people from the United States to make road trips to British Columbia and other Canadian provinces and territories. With more vehicles on the...
Although using cannabis is not a crime in British Columbia, driving after using it is a crime. It could have devastating consequences when cannabis-impaired drivers take to the roads. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active ingredient, affects drivers in different...
According to the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators and the Canadian Trucking Association, fatigue is one of the four primary causes of vehicle accidents across Canada. The other three deadly driving habits are speeding, impairment and distractions....
Cycling season is here, and the Canadian Automobile Association recently took steps to limit accidents between vehicles and bicycles. CAA launched a public education program in British Columbia and across the country. The goal of the campaign is to get motorists and...
Age is one thing that cannot be avoided, not if it means remaining alive. The only thing drivers can do is become familiar with the physical and mental changes and take the necessary steps to continue the safe operation of their vehicles. In most cases, these changes...
The British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) reported the findings of a distracted driving survey. Analysis of the survey indicated British Columbia drivers agree that it is dangerous to use a cellphone while driving. However, they fail to recognize the danger...
British Columbia drivers often have had to deal with slippery wet roads in the winter. However, safety authorities warn that road oil, a danger similar to black ice, is a potential danger in the summertime. Motorists on cross-border trips could...
The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) says high-risk driving is responsible for a significant percentage of road accidents. Such driving threatens the lives of drivers, other vehicle occupants, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. According to the...
A study conducted by the University of British Columbia underscored the dangers posed by drivers who use certain prescription medications. Although these drivers risk their own lives, their passengers and other road users face the same risks. The researchers...
