The Greater Sudbury Police Traffic Management Unit is continuing their ongoing effort to ensure Pedestrian and Road Safety.
In the month of January 2016, the Greater Sudbury Police Service began a Pedestrian / Road Safety high visibility initiative focused on educating both motorists and pedestrians (general public) about safety and prevention.
Greater Sudbury Police officers made approximately 200 pedestrian contacts during this initiative of which 6 pedestrians were issued tickets for failing to use a crosswalk when available, 80 pedestrians were issued an educational card/warning and 90 pedestrians issued a $2.00 Tim Cards, these were pedestrians who showed patience and good judgment and properly used the crosswalk.
Furthermore, uniform officers also conducted patrol and enforcement at or near our high volume intersections and as a result, 178 drivers were stopped for intersection related offences such as, speeding and failing to yield the right of way for pedestrians. Of the 178 motorists stopped over 150 Highway Traffic Act charges were issued.
Besides our high volume intersections in Sudbury, officers also patrolled and conducted enforcement at major intersections in Azilda, Hanmer and Capreol.
During this initiative there were two reported pedestrian collisions, the lowest in January over the last five years (3 in 2015, 4 in 2014, 4 in 2013 and 4 in 2012).
Pedestrian and Road Safety will remain a full time concern for the Greater Sudbury Police Service.
The Greater Sudbury Police is committed to road safety for both motorists and pedestrians. To ensure community safety and wellness, collectively we need to follow the rules of the road and be considerate to each other when sharing the road