Are you aware of the traffic picture in British Columbia?

• 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 Kelowna RCMP at 762-3300 if you have a concern about the traffic in your neighborhood or...

BECOME A SPEED WATCH 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

For an application or more information please phone: 250-707-8021