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Close call for Delta police officer

It’s another reminder to pay attention when driving. A recent Twitter post from the Delta police traffic unit shows a close call last night between a police vehicle and taxi that was going down the wrong way on a road in North Delta.
Sandor Gyarmati
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Driving with out due care can result in a $368 fine and six demerit points.Delta police traffic unit - Twitter

It’s another reminder to pay attention when driving.

A recent Twitter post from the Delta police traffic unit shows a close call last night between a police vehicle and taxi that was going down the wrong way on a road in North Delta.

 

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According to ICBC statistics, distracted or inattentive driving is a factor in more than one in four fatal crashes on B.C. roads.

Also a leading factor in injury crashes reported by police, it accounts for about 77 deaths annually.