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PG RCMP relays the importance of road safety during shoulder season

With the days getting shorter and the mornings a bit colder, drivers and pedestrians in Prince George are adjusting to the challenges of the fall season.

The Prince George RCMP would like to see fewer vehicle/pedestrian incidents during this time.

Cpl. Craig Douglass told MyPGNow.com it’s important for pedestrians to make eye contact with drivers before stepping out.

“We want to emphasize that yes, you may be in a crosswalk but whether it’s your right of way or not, it is your responsibility to make sure that the vehicle is stopping before crossing so that your not a victim.”

Douglass states the local detachment will be doing some safety work with the public to ensure pedestrians do their part during the shoulder season.

“That’ll be happening very soon in terms of public appeals and making sure you are wearing proper reflectors and making eye contact with drivers before stepping out onto the roads.”

He adds with the fewer daylight hours, proper lighting, on your vehicle or bike is also important this time of year.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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