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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 28 MONDAY MAY 13, 2018 MONDAY MAY 14, 2016 PAGE 33
DON'TON'T
D
DRIVERIVE
D Impaired!mpaired!
I
Impairment-related crashes among young drivers alarming
With summer festivals and outdoor events 55% of those crashes. Most young people see cannabis as a benign
coming up this summer, now is a good time to The 16-25 year old age group constitutes drug, far less dangerous than alcohol. They think
keep in mind the dangers of impaired driving. 13.6% of the population, but statically make up driving under the influence of cannabis is risk
almost 33.4 % of the alcohol-related traffic free, despite the evidence that shows cannabis
Young people have the highest rates of traffic deaths. can shorten attention span, alter perception of
death and injury per capita among all age groups Studies conclude that young drivers are over- time and distance and slow reaction times – all of
and the highest death rate per kilometre driven represented in road crashes for two primary which impair the driver's ability to respond to
among all drivers under 75 years of age. More reasons: inexperience and immaturity. sudden events in traffic.
19-year-olds die or are seriously injured than any Driving while impaired by drugs is also a It's important to keep in mind this summer, that
other age group. serious concern. Canadians between 14-25 years although young people are the least likely to
Motor vehicle crashes are also the leading old have one of the highest rates of cannabis use drive impaired, the ones who do —are at very
cause of death among 16 to 25 year olds, and in the world. It's the drug they use most after high risk of collision.
alcohol and/or drug impairment is a factor in alcohol. with files MADD
Arrive Alive! ALL THAT SEPERATES YOU
ALL THAT SEPERATES YOU
AND THE DRIVER
AND THE DRIVER
Don’t IS A THIN YELLOW LINE
IS A THIN YELLOW LINE
Drink
and
Drive!
Centennial Industrial Park,
135 - 27th Street, Suite 131
Edson, Alberta, CANADA, T7E 1N9
4209 3rd Ave. 201 54 Street 5220 4 Avenue Ph: 712-5333
780-723-7244 780-723-7242 Edson, AB Fax: 712-5358 Tel: 780-712-5000 www.wsp.com
Think of your future.
Think of your date.
Then, think before making a fatal
mistake.
Don't drink and drive.
Yellowhead County
Yellowhead County
wants to remind everyone
wants to remind everyone
not to drink and drive
not to drink and drive
this summer season.
this summer season.
Celebrate Safely!
Celebrate Safely!
A message from Yellowhead County firefighters,A message from Yellowhead County firefighters,
peace officers, staff, and Council.peace officers, staff, and Council.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 28 MONDAY MAY 13, 2018 MONDAY MAY 14, 2016 PAGE 33
DON'TON'T
D
DRIVERIVE
D Impaired!mpaired!
I
Impairment-related crashes among young drivers alarming
With summer festivals and outdoor events 55% of those crashes. Most young people see cannabis as a benign
coming up this summer, now is a good time to The 16-25 year old age group constitutes drug, far less dangerous than alcohol. They think
keep in mind the dangers of impaired driving. 13.6% of the population, but statically make up driving under the influence of cannabis is risk
almost 33.4 % of the alcohol-related traffic free, despite the evidence that shows cannabis
Young people have the highest rates of traffic deaths. can shorten attention span, alter perception of
death and injury per capita among all age groups Studies conclude that young drivers are over- time and distance and slow reaction times – all of
and the highest death rate per kilometre driven represented in road crashes for two primary which impair the driver's ability to respond to
among all drivers under 75 years of age. More reasons: inexperience and immaturity. sudden events in traffic.
19-year-olds die or are seriously injured than any Driving while impaired by drugs is also a It's important to keep in mind this summer, that
other age group. serious concern. Canadians between 14-25 years although young people are the least likely to
Motor vehicle crashes are also the leading old have one of the highest rates of cannabis use drive impaired, the ones who do —are at very
cause of death among 16 to 25 year olds, and in the world. It's the drug they use most after high risk of collision.
alcohol and/or drug impairment is a factor in alcohol. with files MADD
Arrive Alive! ALL THAT SEPERATES YOU
ALL THAT SEPERATES YOU
AND THE DRIVER
AND THE DRIVER
Don’t IS A THIN YELLOW LINE
IS A THIN YELLOW LINE
Drink
and
Drive!
Centennial Industrial Park,
135 - 27th Street, Suite 131
Edson, Alberta, CANADA, T7E 1N9
4209 3rd Ave. 201 54 Street 5220 4 Avenue Ph: 712-5333
780-723-7244 780-723-7242 Edson, AB Fax: 712-5358 Tel: 780-712-5000 www.wsp.com
Think of your future.
Think of your date.
Then, think before making a fatal
mistake.
Don't drink and drive.
Yellowhead County
Yellowhead County
wants to remind everyone
wants to remind everyone
not to drink and drive
not to drink and drive
this summer season.
this summer season.
Celebrate Safely!
Celebrate Safely!
A message from Yellowhead County firefighters,A message from Yellowhead County firefighters,
peace officers, staff, and Council.peace officers, staff, and Council.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
