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BC Highway Patrol making 'extra push' in Shuswap over long weekend

During the May long weekend from Friday to Monday, BC Highway Patrol is stepping up enforcement efforts across various regions in the province to enhance public safety.
This initiative addresses the historically hazardous Victoria Day holiday weekend, during which there are typically three fatalities and nearly 2,200 collisions each year, with a noted increase in incidents since the low figures recorded in 2020.
The patrol will deploy additional officers, including those on extra shifts, and collaborate with nearby detachments to conduct high-altitude surveillance using spotters with scopes, as well as establish check stops across Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, and the Sea to Sky Corridor.
Supt. Mike Coyle noted that the May long weekend is a particularly hazardous time on the roads, and emphasized that those who disregard safety measures will face consequences designed to highlight the importance of safe driving.
These visible operations aim to reduce distracted and unbelted driving to make the May long weekend a safer tradition amid rising risks since pandemic lows.

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