Workers and drivers both at risk in Cone Zones | Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, East Kootenay, Elk Valley, Kimberley, Ktunaxa Nation
Workers and drivers both at risk in Cone Zones
Stay updated with breaking news from Trace Acres. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Workers and drivers both at risk in Cone Zones
Don’t put away those winter tires just yet in the Kootenay/Boundary region of BC. Even though it’s officially spring, winter tires or chains are still required on designated highways through March 31. For highways located through mountain passes and/or high snowfall areas, the requirements extend until April 30. “As spring arrives we naturally start to think about how much
Winter tires still needed as spring arrives
The time change on March 12 can disrupt circadian rhythms, the process that regulates our sleeping cycle. It can cause some people to lose sleep for several days. The resulting fatigue affects their ability to safely drive.
According to Road Safety At Work, the switch to Daylight Saving Time could lead to more fatigued drivers and more risk of crashes on B.C. roads.