May is aggressive driving month is BC. Aggressive driving is one of the top three highway safety concerns along with impaired driving and the non-use of seatbelts. It's a contributing factor in approximately one third of all collisions and two thirds of all traffic fatalities.

Members of the RCMP North Pacific Traffic Services will be out in force targeting aggressive drivers in an attempt to educate the motoring public and reduce the number of serious collisions.

Aggressive driving behaviours include;
*speeding and excessive speeding
*Following to closely (Tailgating)
*Unsafe lane change or weaving in and out of traffic
*Rolling through stop signs
*Fail to stop for yellow or red light
*Blocking intersections
*Fail to yeild

These behaviours often lead to frustrated drivers, and could result in a serious injury/fatal collision or a road rage incident.

A few tips to reduce aggressive driving incidents:

* Allow yourself plenty of time to reach your destination
* Recognize that everyone makes mistakes
* Be courteous to other drivers
* When you do get angry create a distraction
0 - Count to 20
0 - Turn on the radio
0 - Monitor your thoughts
0 - Breath deeply, use breathing techniques to relax and regain control

Those who drive aggressively know they do and often make the choice to do so. Now is the time to make the choice to change. If you don't, you will be targeted and you will receive a Violation Ticket. The choice is yours.

If you witness aggressive driving behaviour contact your local police agency and report the incident.

RCMP North Pacific Traffic Services, committed to making our roads the safest in the world.