Fort St. John RCMP respond to 49 collisions in under three weeks

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Local RCMP has responded to 49 collisions, including one fatality, in the Fort St. John area since October 21st.

Constable Chad Neustaeter of the Fort St. John RCMP says more collisions may have occurred that have not been reported.

He says the local RCMP wants to remind motorists to slow down and be aware of changing weather and road conditions.

Slowing down will give drivers more time to react and decrease the chances of severe injury or damage.

Neustaeter says good winter tires are required on local roadways from October 1st to April 30th each winter.

Acceptable winter tires are designated with the M+S, mud and snow or mountain and snowflake symbols. The tires should also have at least 3.5 millimetres of tire depth.

Tire chains are also an option and can provide the necessary traction to navigate slippery roads.