Community Involvement Essential for Improving Road Safety in Clarington
In recent weeks, Clarington has experienced serious traffic incidents, prompting local officials to emphasize the importance of road safety. Mayor Adrian Foster highlighted that driver behavior significantly affects the severity of traffic collisions. Key factors include:
- Speeding
- Impaired driving
- Distracted driving
The Mayor has called on residents to take an active role in enhancing road safety by:
- Slowing down
- Driving responsibly
- Never driving impaired
The community's involvement is crucial in addressing these issues. The Mayor stated, "When you get behind the wheel, drive as if your and your neighbour’s life depend on it. Because it does."
Clarington is implementing various measures to improve safety, including lowering speed limits and installing traffic calming infrastructure. However, the Mayor emphasized that these efforts alone are not enough without community support and responsible driving behavior.