In Pemberton, British Columbia, the Sea to Sky RCMP has initiated a focused campaign throughout March addressing distracted driving and seatbelt usage. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police will conduct frequent seatbelt checkpoints and increased patrols to catch distracted drivers, who divert their attention from the road while operating vehicles. This crackdown responds to a seasonal uptick in cyclists and pedestrians sharing the roads due to warmer weather, heightening the risk of collisions. Distracted driving includes any activity that diverts attention from driving, such as using mobile devices, which significantly endangers drivers, passengers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. Authorities warn that failing... [Continue Reading]