This year, as part of the annual community consultation between Battlefords RCMP and their policing partners, enforcement for erratic driving and speeding on Highway 4 north of the Battlefords was identified as a priority.
Battlefords RCMP and the Provincial Traffic Unit have been increasing education and enforcement on this stretch of road for several months and Friday a new initiative will begin.
Because of high volumes of traffic and restricted turning room, enforcement on Highway 4 can present dangerous situations to both members of the RCMP and the motoring public.
Over the summer on long weekends and at other selected times, aerial enforcement combining the use of an aircraft and ground support units will begin.
This Friday, members of RCMP air services, RCMP Provincial Traffic Unit, North Battleford Community Safety Officers and Battlefords RCMP will deploy on Highway 4 north and Highway 26.
This initiative will concentrate on speeding, unsafe passing, erratic and dangerous driving.
May 12-18 will mark Canada Road Safety Week, a national campaign aimed at making Canada's roads the safest in the world. Motorists are reminded to drive safe and be alert this long weekend as they begin their summer travels.
