–Constable Tim Schewe Line-marking crews have begun the annual task of refreshing markings on highways across British Columbia to help provide a safer drive for motorists. More than 30,000 kilometres of lines are marked every year throughout the province to … Continue reading →
–Constable Tim Schewe The rain is pounding down outside this morning as I sit looking out my livingroom window with tablet and coffee in hand. I’m warm and dry enjoying the idea that being retired means I am no longer … Continue reading →
–Constable Tim Schewe Paul from CompetentDrivingBC often shares his insights here on DriveSmartBC. I like his explanation of whether to signal or not and decided to share it with you. It’s great advice that we should all practice all the time. Surprisingly … Continue reading →
–Constable Tim Schewe In my travels this week I was overtaken by a marked police vehicle traveling at 110 km/h in the posted 90 km/h zone. No emergency equipment was being operated. Instances like this are often complained about by … Continue reading →
–Constable Tim Schewe This all started with a simple question from my e-mail: “Are right turn lanes allowed at 4-way stop intersections?” The story evolved as I asked questions to try and understand the situation before answering here. It turns … Continue reading →
–Constable Tim Schewe The RCMP’s advanced driver training course was without a doubt the most fun of any course many of the participants had taken in their service. We used an inactive runway at the Boundary Bay airport in Delta … Continue reading →
–Constable Tim Schewe @KostelecPlan asked a couple of good questions on Twitter this week. He wanted to know what the distracted driving laws in BC are and would I share my thoughts on media outlets using video footage submitted by … Continue reading →
–Constable Tim Schewe Spring has sprung and trailers that have slumbered through the winter are being dragged out of storage and dusted off for use. Check the air in the tires. Light up the lights. Yes, we’re good to go … Continue reading →
–Constable Tim Schewe I just finished reading an article titled “Old People Should…” in the May 2019 edition of the Reader’s Digest. It explained that we could find out what people ask Google most often by seeing how the search … Continue reading →
–Constable Tim Schewe This must have been Following Too Closely Week in British Columbia. I received the story of an incident in Sooke, an analysis of a video from Richmond and was subjected to this dangerous behaviour myself. You might be able … Continue reading →
