Alberta proposes more safety for roadside workers
EDMONTON, AB – The Alberta government is introducing Bill 5 aimed at improving safety for roadside workers.
Under Bill 5, protection is given to roadside maintenance workers and snowplow operators, which is similar to first responders and tow truck operators.
In the Traffic Safety Amendment Act, proposed changes will require all drivers travelling in the same direction to slow down to at least 60 km/h when passing a stopped roadside worker vehicle with its lights flashing.
On a single-lane highway, drivers travelling in the opposite direction will also have to lower their speed to 60 km/h if they pass a stopped roadside worker.