The following statement was issued today by Lloyd Matthews, Minister of Works, Services and Transportation. Every year, preventable accidents occur with the onset of winter. Freezing rain and snow conditions dictate a change in driving habits. In conjunction with the Department of Government Services and Lands, the Department of Works, Services and Transportation has begun an educational campaign to make drivers aware of the hazards of winter driving. This campaign begins in conjunction with Safe Driving Week, with important messages delivered to drivers in the electronic and print media.
Motorists have an important part to play in safety.
They can make a significant contribution to reducing the number of accidents by becoming better informed before they drive. Information on road conditions can be very helpful. This service provides information on road conditions for all or selected regions. It requires a touchtone telephone and callers will be billed 75 cents for each call. We also ask that drivers be patient.