{"id":22370,"date":"2021-07-12T22:53:26","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T01:53:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=22370"},"modified":"2021-07-12T22:53:26","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T01:53:26","slug":"rcmp-remind-public-to-slow-down-in-construction-zones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=22370","title":{"rendered":"RCMP remind public to slow down in construction zones"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;95&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;126&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HALIFAX: <\/strong>With COVID-19 restrictions easing, travel is starting to pick up and people are hitting the highways for their summer vacations. Whether you&#8217;re planning a cross-country road trip or just taking a quick day trip to the beach, it is important to help keep construction crews safe by driving cautiously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction work and traffic delays are a reality of driving in Nova Scotia over the summer. While motorists may find this irritating, it is never acceptable to drive recklessly or above the speed limit in construction zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Every year, the RCMP in Nova Scotia deals with collisions in construction zones that could have been avoided if drivers slowed down,&#8221; says Cpl. Chris Marshall of the Nova Scotia RCMP. &#8220;Distracted drivers, speeders, road rage\u2014these are just some of the issues construction crews have to deal with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We ask you to help protect workers by driving safely and refraining from road rage.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;31&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;92&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help keep construction crews safe, the RCMP is asking drivers to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Slow down and obey the posted speed limit when driving through construction zones.<\/li><li>Pay attention to sign flaggers and always obey their commands.<\/li><li>Stay alert and focused while driving; take note of where construction zones begin and end.<\/li><li>Always keep a safe distance between your vehicle and construction workers, equipment and vehicles.<\/li><li>Avoid driving while distracted: leave cell phones, electronic devices and food alone.<\/li><li>Be calm, patient, and flexible when encountering traffic delays. Aggressive driving can result in accidents and potentially longer delays for everyone.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;123&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;34&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nova Scotia RCMP will be in and around construction zones this month, ensuring driver compliance and worker safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speeding in a construction zone will result in a fine that is double what a normal speeding ticket would be and can run up to&nbsp;$697.50&nbsp;for a first offence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone deserves to return home from work safe and healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please treat construction workers with respect and help keep roadways safe for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate group=&#8221;6&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;127&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;95&#8243;] [adrotate banner=&#8221;126&#8243;] HALIFAX: With COVID-19 restrictions easing, travel is starting to pick up and people are hitting the highways for their summer vacations. 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