The Canada Day long weekend is almost upon us, and the RCMP is once again reminding motorists to be safe and make wise choices when getting behind the wheel.

Now that the southeast has witnessed yet another fatality from impaired driving, it becomes imperative that the public keeps this in mind.

"We've reiterated this time and time again, that it's not wise to drink and drive, and there's really no excuse for it anymore," said Constable Daniel Gaignard with the Estevan RCMP.

"People have probably thought it would be alright because it's a short trip or whatever, but it's just not okay. Call a friend, or whatever, but we can't keep having situations like this occur. People need to start becoming more responsible."

He pointed out that taxi services are often willing to travel out of town to provide transport, and although it may cost a little more change from your pocket, the price for not doing so could be much more than dollars and cents.

That said, other driving habits must be taken into consideration on the roads as well, and again, another recent incident speaks to the fact. On Sunday afternoon, a motorcycle and a pickup truck collided after the latter failed to come to a complete stop at the intersection of Kensington Avenue and the Highway 39 bypass.

Gaingard laid out a scenario, describing how such an accident can occur.

"So there is more than one vehicle stopped at a stop sign. Say you are the second in line. While you are sitting there, you are clearing the intersection as well. What often happens is when the vehicle in front goes, instead of coming again to a complete stop, you figure, 'I cleared the intersection when I was sitting here', and you slow down and then just go. If you don't come to a complete stop and clear it again, that's when things like a small motorcycle are missed."

"It's very easy to glance that over when you're not really paying attention, and that's why you need to make that complete stop," he added.

Gaignard concluded by stressing that you should remember to slow down and take your time when travelling this long weekend, in order to keep your attention on the road.

"And obviously don't drink and drive. Let's not have any more tragedies occur. We want everybody to be safe for the 150th birthday of Canada."

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