In recognition of National Volunteer Week, ICBC is thanking Sunshine Coast volunteers for their continued support in making our communities safer through the Speed Watch program.
"Volunteers make a difference in communities right across the province," said Shirley Bond, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. "National Volunteer Week gives us the opportunity to express our appreciation for all the great work that takes place because volunteers care passionately about their communities. The approximately 10 road safety volunteers and local police detachment on the Sunshine Coast are focused on ensuring our communities are safer."
In 2010, Speed Watch volunteers on the Sunshine Coast contributed approximately 90 hours to help reduce speed-related crashes in their community. With the support of volunteers, speed-related crashes have steadily decreased in B.C. over the last five years. Volunteers use radar and speed-reader boards supplied by ICBC to show drivers how fast they're actually traveling. Research shows that it works -over 70 per cent of drivers traveling 10km/h over the speed limit slow down when they see a speed-reader board.
"These volunteers work tirelessly," added Tom Webster, local ICBC road safety co-ordinator. "Many give up their time to go out on a cold, rainy day to remind drivers to stay within the posted speed limit."
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