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Hi Everyone!

We have all experienced a “close call” on the road.  Whether it’s our own fault or the fault of another driver. What if you see someone who is clearly driving recklessly, or appears to be under the influence? What then?

You can report dangerous driving to your local police detachments. If you witness an impaired driver or life-threatening incident, call 911.

You can also call some special toll-free numbers to report aggressive drivers on certain routes. You don’t have to disclose your name since calls are anonymous (if you’re using your cell, please pull over before dialing.)

• For Highway 99, call 1-866-WATCH99 or *0099 on your cell phone.
• If you’re on Highway 1 Fraser Canyon (between Hope and Cache Creek

What about if you see an unsafe commercial vehicle? Call the Ministry of Transportation at 1-888-775-8785 .

Never engage in arguments on the road, you don’t know who your are dealing with in these instances. If you are ever being pursued on the road in an aggressive manor and you’re scared. Call 911. Give the dispatcher your location, and the description of the vehicle following you. Or drive directly to a police station and stay in your car until you have assistance. This of course is in an extreme case, but it doesn’t hurt to plan ahead, and have an idea of what you should do for when/if it happens.

Drive carefully,

M