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Road safety groups advise drivers to be cautious ahead of Victoria Day long weekend

Road safety groups advise drivers to be cautious ahead of Victoria Day long weekend

CBC16-05-2025

The Victoria Day long weekend means hitting the road for many. But road safety groups are asking drivers in B.C. to exercise caution. As CBC's Tanushi Bhatnagar reports, several organizations are giving tips on safe driving etiquette during the holidays.

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