SHARE THE ROADS – Cyclists and Motorists Safety Tips
As the warmer weather approaches, the cyclists are getting their bikes out of storage and hitting the roads. It’s important that both cyclists and motorist understand the rules of the road to reduce the risk of collisions and injuries.
Here are some of the basics:
Ride with the flow of traffic.
Ride in single file when not alone.
Don’t ride on the sidewalks.
Don’t pass stopped cars, you may risk a vehicle turning into you.
Use hand signals to let motorists know what you are doing. Cyclists are subject to the same rules of the road which means stopping at stop signs and traffic lights and signaling at turns.
In a roundabout, either ride through it as a motor vehicle would, or walk your bicycle across the crosswalk as a pedestrian would.
Wear a helmet, it’s the law and studies have shown that it can greatly reduce the risk of injury.
Wear reflective/bright colors to be seen. Ride defensively, always pay attention and be forward looking to anticipate safety hazards suck as bad roads and other vehicles that may pull out in front of you. Motorists must yield the right of way, but regardless if they are at fault, you are vulnerable and will likely be the one injured, so be careful.
Motorist also must be cautious around cyclists and respect the rules of the road:
Motorists must ensure one meter of space when passing a cyclists, it’s the law.
Pay attention when driving, watch for cyclists on the road way, treat them as you would other vehicles.
The PEI Law Enforcement Torch Run (PEI LETR) “Fill-your-freezer” fundraiser is underway!
Stock up on cases of restaurant quality meat and seafood just in time to kick off BBQ season while helping support Special Olympics PEI.
Our fundraiser sale will be available to order between May 6th and May 17th for pick up Wednesday, May 19. Check out this link http://peiletr.fundhero.ca/.
Thanks for helping us enrich lives through sport!
PEI LETR Committee
The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is the largest public awareness and grassroots fundraising organization for Special Olympics globally.
All money raised goes directly to Special Olympics PEI athletes across PEI. Charlottetown Police took part and always look forward to this event every year. They had a great time this year plunging into the cold north shore waters.
Pictured are Cst LUNDRIGAN, MACDONALD, and BIRT from Summerside Police Services and Cst VESSEY, Sgt MCCARRON , Cst KEIZER, MACKAY, WATTS, SHEA and Liam WATTS, Marshall and Lexie SHEA from Charlottetown Police Services.
On April 17th, 2021, Cst. Chantelle Costello received the Police Community Relations Award for Outstanding service in the Community from the IODE Canada- PEI Chapter.
Cst. Costello began working with Charlottetown Police in 2014 and is currently the School Resource Officer at Colonel Gray Senior High School. Prior to becoming a police officer, Cst. Costello graduated from the Bachelor of Arts Community Studies program at Cape Breton University, and volunteered with the Royal Canadian Army Cadets, and the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Long term care unit.
Recently, Cst. Costello was a member of the Dreams Take Flight PEI team, which selected deserving children from PEI to take the trip of a lifetime to Disney World. Eight PEI children went on the 2019 trip. Due to current restrictions, the 2020 and 2021 trips have been cancelled. Cst. Costello composed a team of staff from Colonel Gray Senior High school, and they raised $1100 during the month of March for Big Brothers Big Sisters PEI.
Currently, Cst. Costello chairs the Small Business Committee for the new North Star Arena that is being constructed in North Rustico. This committee is made up of a number of volunteers, building relationships and seeking sponsorships and funding for the new facility, under the Capital Fundraising Campaign Project.
The Bunny Hop has been a popular PEI road-running race in early spring for years. This year, the UPEI Distance Running Program has taken over the management of the race which will occur this Saturday April 3,2021 with an expectation of 200 runners. Start time begins at 8 am and will be staggered with groups of 50 runners through the morning to allow for social distancing.
There will be no road closures for the race, but motorist are asked to slow down and use caution as you approach runners. Volunteer flaggers will assist with traffic flow at intersections.
Race Route:
Starting point is Dairy Queen on University Avenue. Groups of 50 runners will depart at 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00 am.
Runners will be traveling on Summer St – Queen St – Kirkwood Dr – North River Rd. – Capital Dr – Maypoint Rd – Beach Grove Rd (see map below)
File: 2021 231507
Charlottetown Police Services responded to an unusual request for service Sunday morning on Patterson Drive.
A concerned resident called Police to report that a seal was in front of her residence on the road.
This was a first for the responding officers. After consulting with DFO (Department of Fisheries and Ocean) Officers were able to place the seal in the back seat of the Patrol Vehicle and drove it to the water where it was released to it’s natural habitat.
Charlottetown Police Services have seen a slight increase in reported phone scams over the last few weeks and anticipate that with the tax season approaching, these scams will increase.
The forms of scams vary and evolve over time. One consistent theme is that they use fear tactics and threats to pressure the victim into providing personal/banking information and/or pressure them into sending payments that usually consist of a bitcoin transaction, wire transfer or prepaid gift cards.
Don’t be a victim:
Simply hang up and if you feel the need to verify if the organization was actually trying to reach you, then call that organization directly to inquire why they were calling you. Never provide personal information on inbound calls.
What to do after the call:
Report the fraud to your local Police
Report the fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre via their website or by calling 1888-495-8501.
On December 18th, Charlottetown Police Services conducted roadside check stops as part of it’s Christmas Holiday Road Safety Initiative.
Police checked vehicles at three locations (Arterial Highway by the Upton Road, Wright’s Bridge on the St Peters Road and the intersection at Kent and Prince Streets) . A total of 7 Highway Traffic Act and Liquor Control Act charges were laid.
As part of this Initiative, Charlottetown Polices Services will be conducting additional roadside check stops over the Holiday Season in an effort to deter motorists from driving while impaired.
PLAN AHEAD – If you’re planning on consuming alcohol or other intoxicating substances, make arrangements for a sober driver before you go out.
Charlottetown Police Services wishes everyone a Safe and Happy Holiday Season.
On Saturday December 5,2020 Charlottetown Police Services partnered with other emergency service providers to help MADD PEI chapters get the message out about the dangers of Impaired Driving.
The Minister of Justice and Public safety and Attorney General, Bloyce Thompson, was on hand passing out literature with the Charlottetown Police Service, Charlottetown Fire Department, Highway Safety, RCMP, Island EMS and MADD PEI representatives to motorist in an effort to raise awareness and draw attention to this important issue over the holiday season.
On behalf of the Charlottetown Police Service Happy Holidays and remember safety on the roads is every Islanders responsibility.
Mayor of Charlottetown, Philip Brown, presents a donation in support of The Christmas Giving Campaign at Colonel Gray High School to Shelly Mann, Inclusive Education Coordinator and Campaign Chair. The donation was made on behalf of the City of Charlottetown and the Charlottetown Police. Looking on is Constable Chantelle Costello, Student Resource Officer at Colonel Gray.
