Richmond RCMP and City of Richmond emphasize road safety with large vehicle stopping distance demonstration
Richmond
2024-09-17 07:30 PDT
In a joint effort to enhance road safety, Richmond RCMP, in collaboration with ICBC, the City of Richmond and Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE), recently conducted a comprehensive demonstration to highlight the impact of vehicle size and speed on stopping distances to road users.
The demonstration reinforced the commitment to promote safer driving practices and prevent collisions involving large vehicles.
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00:00 to 00:03 Title of video Works Yard Speed vs Braking Demo with collage of photos of various people at the event in the background
00:04 to 00:05 Title of video with crests from ICBC, CVSE, Richmond RCMP and City of Richmond on the bottom right. Video shows line-up of City trucks
00:06 to 00:14 White dump truck starts driving in a parking lot with yellow lights flashing and increasing its speed.
00:15 00:15 White dump truck continues driving and a red line can be seen on the pavement.
00:16 to 00:18 Video pauses and a red line with the words brake line appears in the video. The white dump truck is just behind the red line.
00:19 The video resumes and the white dump truck continues to drive, passes the red stop line and crashed into a pile of cardboard boxes.
00:20 to 00:21 the white dump truck is slowing down as the boxes spread across the parking lot and then stops.
00:22 to 00:23 the camera moves back and shows the dump truck stopped and people standing behind a fences area watching the demonstration.
00:24 to 00:28 The camera moves and continues to focus on the white dump truck.
00:29 00:30 A title appears that says slow down and follow posted speed limits, even in ideal conditions. #NoNeedForSpeed
00:31 to 00:33 video fades to a black screen and the title slow down and follow posted speed limits, even in ideal conditions. #NoNeedForSpeed remains.
00:33 The video ends
Sergeant Eric Baskette, NCO-in-Charge of Richmond RCMP Road Safety Units highlighted the critical importance of this issue: Speed is a major contributing factor in many collisions we attend. Our officers witness the severe consequences of these incidents, whether it’s the loss of a loved one or significant life-altering injuries. This demonstration is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance road safety in Richmond. By sharing these findings, we aim to prevent avoidable collisions and increase awareness among all road users.
The vehicles used in the demonstration were typical of those operated on Richmond roads, with tests conducted under both wet and dry road conditions. The results revealed the differences in stopping distances based on vehicle type and road conditions:
Dry Road Results
| Vehicle Type | Speed | Stopping Distance (metres) |
|---|---|---|
| Tandem * | 57 km/hr | 13.4 |
| Single ** | 57 km/hr | 18.1 |
| Bus | 64 km/hr | 22.5 |
| 1-ton truck | 59 km/hr | 19 |
Wet Road Results
| Vehicle Type | Speed | Stopping Distance (metres) |
|---|---|---|
| Tandem * | 58 km/hr | 14 |
| Single ** | 61 km/hr | 24 |
| Bus | 64 km/hr | 22.2 |
| 1-ton truck | 60 km/hr | 32.4 |
*A tandem refers to a vehicle with two axles with four or more wheels in total, such as a dump truck that has a second trailer attached.
** A single refers to a vehicle with a single axle with two or more wheels, such a dump truck with no additional trailers.
Sergeant Baskette added, These results demonstrate that larger vehicles require more time to stop. We encourage everyone to respect the posted speed limits and drive according to road conditions. Factors such as rain or snow can significantly impact a driver’s ability to stop safely.
Keeping our residents and staff safe is paramount,
said Kam Dadwal, Fleet Training Manager, City of Richmond. Our drivers undertake comprehensive training before getting behind the wheel of a fleet vehicle, and partnering with Richmond RCMP and ICBC on this demonstration allowed us to share critical information and promote safer driving practices throughout Richmond.
Richmond RCMP is dedicated to ongoing education and enforcement efforts to ensure the safety of all road users. This demonstration is a testament to our commitment to reducing collisions and enhancing public safety on Richmond’s roads. Extensive safety precautions and measures were in place to ensure this demonstration was completed in a safe manner.
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Cpl. Adriana O'MalleyMedia Relations Officer
Richmond RCMP
11411 No 5 Road, Richmond, BC, V7A 4E8
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Fax: 604-207-4716
Email:
richmond_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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