The forum gets underway at 7 p.m. It is free and is open to all members of the public. The Speedwatch program in District 69 is gearing up to hit a milestone in road safety. The group will set up at noon across from Smitty's restaurant in the 500 block of the East Island Highway. Speedwatch is a program in which volunteers use portable radar equipment and an electronic digital board to monitor speeds in neighbourhoods, particularly school and playground zones.
Drivers get instant feedback of their speed, displayed on the reader board as they pass by.
The Speedwatch program in District 69, which is comprised of the area north of Nanaimo to Qualicum Beach, was established in 1992. Dennis Simmons, who won the Lisa Nemetz award from ICBC last year for his remarkable road safety efforts, has been the driving force behind the program since its inception and spends up to eight hours a day with Speedwatch. Constable Ken Callahan is pleased with the success of the program. Speedwatch is a real asset to the community and their efforts go a long way in making our roads safer for children and all road users. Feb. 21 ICBC is stepping up its effort to reduce Auto Crime in Fort St. John.