HIGHWAY PATROL

phasized to the contrary, the

police are still regarded by
some people as an aggressive body of
uniformed men out to direct citizens
to the police court. The thousands
of humane duties they perform are
too often overlooked.

N° MATTER how often it is em-

Safety on the highways is main ob-
jective of the patrol. Patroling in
radio-equipped cars are R.C.M.P.
Highway Patrol squads continuing the
patrol which the provincial police in-
augurated. Service to the motorist,
reduction of accidents, first aid, advice
and courtesy are the principles guid-
ing their operation. They all carry
first aid kits and emergency equip-
ment.

Attention to accidents, assistance to
disabled motorists, guidance to tour-
ists and help in cases of blowouts
covers a 24-hour day.

For safety on the highway constant

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With as little delay tn
traffic as possible High-
way Patrol checks
brakes, faulty brakes
being among the major
teasons for accidents.
Here officers are in op-
eration on Station Rd.,
Langford.

check-ups are essential and it is with
this object in mind more than prose-
cution that men of the Highway Pa-
trol stop lumber-laden trucks and
other types of vehicles to measure
loads, check for brakes, windshield
wipers, lights, steering and mechanical
defects in general.

Intoxicated drivers are top menace
on the road, accentuated when the
driver also has a car in bad mechan-
ical condition.

Most accidents are due to over-
driving, driving faster than traffic
conditions warrant. Even 20 miles per
hour in a 30-mile zone can be a men-
ace if traffic conditions do not justify
that speed. The driver, under the
mistaken impression that he is en-
titled to his 30 miles an hour regard-
less of the line-up of traffic, winds up
passing another car when he shouldn’t
and accidents result.

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R.C.M.P. Highway
Patrols do all within
their power to prevent
accidents but when they
do happen they ace
quickly on the job ren-
dering assistance and

making reports.

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