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CAA Niagara is reminding motorists about the importance of driving slowly and safely in neighbourhoods.

In a news release Monday, Niagara Regional Police said they are “proud to support” the agency’s Slow Down lawn sign program, which offers free signs to residents with the “intent of confronting speeding on residential streets, as well as promoting safe and responsible driving practices.”

The initiative is supported by six of the region’s municipalities, including Lincoln, Niagara Falls, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Thorold and Wainfleet.

The signs are free, limited to one per household.

“Distracted driving and speeding continue to be prevalent issues in our neighbourhoods,” said Peter Van Hezewyk, chief executive officer and president, CAA Niagara. “But, keeping the roadways safe is a shared responsibility and that is why we launched this lawn sign program.

“In working with our local municipal partners to offer these signs to the entire region of Niagara, we are presenting a united front against unsafe driving practices,” he added in the NRP release.

“As children return to school this September after a long time away, it’s even more important that drivers are cautious while out on the roads.”

The lawn signs are printed double-sided on durable corrugated plastic material, measuring 16 inches tall by 24 inches wide, and are accompanied by wire stakes. They are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at CAA Niagara’s branches in Grimsby, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Thorold and Welland; the NRP’s Niagara Falls and St. Catharines precincts; and municipal halls of Lincoln, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Thorold and Wainfleet.

“Working with our community partners to ensure community safety is a priority for the Niagara Regional Police Service,” said Chief Bryan MacCulloch.

“Keeping our roads safe is a responsibility we all share and our officers are committed to enforcing safe driving practices across the Niagara region.”

To learn more, visit caaniagara.ca/slowdownsigns.

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