Cpl Jolene Garland says motorcycle operators need to follow the speed limit, drive sober, check blind spots, wear a helmet, and consider wearing highly visible clothing.
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and as riding season begins, RCMP NL reminds people that road safety is everyone's responsibility. There will soon be an increase of motorcycles on our roadways. Cpl Jolene Garland says motorcycle operators need to follow the speed limit, drive sober, check blind spots, wear a helmet, and consider wearing highly visible clothing. Garland says other motorists need to remember that motorcycles are much smaller than other vehicles. She says give motorcyclists their space by increasing your following distance. Keep your eyes on the road - don't drive while distracted or fatigued, Check, and double check, blind spots and mirrors, remembering that motorcycles are much smaller than other vehicles, Give motorcycles space on the roadway – increase your following distance.
Jigs and Wheels kicking off in Corner Brook this year with two nights of music on Broadway
It's Old Sam Day at Marble Mountain and Corner Brook Winter Carnival has a few new youth events this year
Impaired driver caught in Port aux Basques on Wednesday
RCMP Traffic Services seizes three vehicles in Bay St. George this week
Former leiflings coming back to judge the 20th Corner Brook Winter Carnival Leifling Gala on Sunday
