RCMP NL is reminding everyone of their responsibilities during May which marks Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. As the riding season begins, 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. Motorcycles are much smaller than other vehicles which makes them harder to see, Garland added, so drivers should give motorcyclists their space by increasing following distance. Keep your eyes on the road – don’t drive while distracted or fatigued, check, and double check, blind spots and mirrors, Garland added.
Other stories in this CKVB newscast include: Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Job Grant suspended due to federal employment funding cuts, Come by Chance 50th anniversary, and Girls and Sports on this week’s “The Plain Truth”
– With files from Sarah Thompson, Paula Sheppard of the Plain Truth.
