Central Okanagan Speed Watch Program
Are You Aware . . .
- Crashes involving speed kill or injure more people than those involving alcohol?
- Approximately 15,000 traffic crashes involve speed? Every year, more than 200 people are killed and 8,000 are injured.
Do You Know . . .
. . . If speeding is a problem in your neighbourhood?
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The Speed Watch Program monitors speeding in your area.
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Using portable RADAR equipment and an electronic sign for instant feedback, drivers will be made aware of their speed as they travel along neighbourhood streets.
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Information about speeding locations will be given to the police and Speed Watch.
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Schools can obtain volunteers by utilizing the display unit at open house sessions.
The Speed Watch Program will help to address specific traffic problems through . . .
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increased police awareness
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public and community education
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city traffic and transportation section
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neighbourhood action
Help the traffic situation in your community. Contact the Kelowna RCMP at 762-3300 if you have a concern about the traffic in your neighbourhood or . . .
Become a Volunteer
If you are 19 years of age and . . .
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have a clean driving record
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have four hours per month to give
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are prepared to commit one year initially
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are willing to complete necessary training
Click here for an application or more information, please phone 470-6246
