Nanaimo Speed Watch
Are You Aware . . .
Crashes involving speed kill or injure more people than those involving alcohol?
Approximately 15,000 traffic crashes involve speed? Every year, more than 200 people are killed and 8,000 are injured.
Do You Know...
If speeding is a problem in your neighbourhood?
- The Speed Watch Program monitors speeding in your area.
- Using portable RADAR equipment and an electronic sign for instant feedback, drivers will be made aware of their speed as they travel along neighbourhood streets.
- Information about speeding locations will be given to the police and Speed Watch.
- Schools can obtain volunteers by utilizing the display unit at open house sessions.
The Speed Watch Program will help to address specific traffic problems through:
- increased police awareness
- public and community education
- city traffic and transportation section
- neighbourhood action
Help the traffic situation in your community. Contact the Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 if you have a concern about the traffic in your neighbourhood or . . .
Become a Volunteer
If you are 19 years of age and . . .
- have a clean driving record
- have four hours per month to give
- are prepared to commit one year initially
- are willing to complete necessary training
Speedwatch and Harbourwatch Programs
For more information, please phone:
Gordon Nixon, Oliver Woods Community Policing Coordinator for the Nanaimo RCMP at 250-760-1149.
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