Zainab Al-Mehdar
Gatineau Oct. 27, 2021
As part of the national concerted operation Sharing the Road, all police services will increase awareness activities from Oct. 22 to 28. The theme is “For safe travel, remember to share the road.” Its goal is to remind drivers of the importance of not only respecting the law but also creating safe habits on the road.
In addition to that, the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) is also organizing an awareness campaign around the same theme that will go on to Nov. 14.
According to the SAAQ’s road safety report, 51 pedestrians died in collisions in 2020. This is a 19.8% decrease from the 2015-2019 annual average;
In 2020, pedestrians and cyclists accounted for 19.1% of fatalities on Quebec roads compared to 23.3% in 2019.
October, Pedestrian Month
October to December are the months with the highest number of reported pedestrian collisions. Decreased hours of daylight and driving that is not adapted to the weather and road conditions may explain, in part, this reality. All road users must obey all traffic signs and ensure they are visible and predictable at all times. In addition, drivers must be extra cautious of more vulnerable road users, especially pedestrians.
The SAAQ is taking advantage of this period to launch a new component of its awareness campaign on sharing the road that began last spring. This campaign aims to 4
The SAAQ is taking advantage of this period to launch a new component of its awareness campaign on sharing the road that began last spring.
This campaign aims to remind road users that it is important to be considerate and to look out for each other, as everyone has a role to play in ensuring harmonious cohabitation and avoiding accidents. Behind every road user, there is a human being who has a life to protect. We are all part of the same family on the road. Messages to this effect are being broadcast on television and social media until November 14, 2021.
