Rail Crossing Accidents Highlight Speed Limit Changes
The Hart Highway east of Chetwynd saw eight rail crossing accidents from July 1991 to June 1994, four with injuries. The latest incident on August 30 involved a hay truck tipping its load and knocking over warning lights with no injuries. RCMP attributed excessive speed, and a local official noted signs were added reducing the posted limit to 50.
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Chetwynd
B.C
Ministry of Transportation and Highways
R.C.M.P
Dwain Hornland
Ministry
Hornland
Photo radar to hit Chetwynd area soon
Police plan photo radar in the Chetwynd region within six months with one van and radar unit valued over 100000. Coverage will extend from McBride east to Prince Rupert and Quesnel north to Fort Nelson. Sgt Larry Rein aims for October 15 trials, testing until January 1, targeting high accident areas. He'll seek more details in Vancouver.
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Chetwynd
McBride
Prince Rupert
Sargent Larry Rein
Prince George
Janu
Rein
Vancouver
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