We're In and Challenge Kelowna

Monday, September 19, 2005 07:05 PM

The City of Prince George is going to be one of 177 communities to take part in Zero Crash Month and the City will challenge Kelowna to see who has better drivers.

ICBC is predicting that normally, Prince George will have 489 crashes in October, and 88 people will be hurt. The object is to be the community that can have the largest reduction in crashes for the month. At stake, a $35 thousand dollar grant.

Mayor Kinsley says that money could go towards inproving site lines at bad intersections, safety programs, or any of a number of projects that could reduce accidents over the long run.

Individuals are also invitred to take part, and they could win $35 thousand dollars to go towards the purchase of a new vehicle.

Individuals can sign up on the web site, zerocrashmonth.icbc.com

Winners will be announced November 17th.

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