Dear Editor,
Re: “Visibility and bilingualism are top priorities: Top cop,” News, March 31.
I read with interest the comments of Richmond’s new RCMP Supt. Will Ng and what his focus will be as he takes command.
I was somewhat disturbed that traffic/vehicular safety did not appear to be on his agenda. I believe many will agree there has been a serious degradation of driving courtesy and safety in Richmond over the past 10-15 years.
Some will attribute this to the arrival of drivers from other parts of the world, and there may be validity to this.
However, it is very noticeable that indifference to driving safety is being shown by long-time residents, regardless of age or ethnicity. It seems not to matter if it is a recent arrival in a BMW, a mom dropping off kids in a minivan at the local school, or some macho redneck dude in his RAM pick-up truck. There is a problem of respecting the safety of other drivers and pedestrians.
Where the problem is getting seriously out of control is in the midst of allegedly quiet, crowded residential areas. I live in the Seafair area and the amount of people who speed in these areas is appalling. I’m sure other neighbourhoods suffer the same. Supt. Ng would be welcome to set up a radar unit in my driveway anytime.
Kelly Gilles
Richmond
