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   CAA-Quebec applauds government initiatives on road safety Quebec, Quebec - CAA-Quebec says that a series of priority actions on road safety announced by Transport Minister Julie Boulet addresses a number of longstanding demands by the automobile club regarding the implementation of measures to reverse worsening crash trends.CAA-Quebec believes the government is demonstrating clear intent to act, by focusing particularly on drinking and driving, and the dangers related to speeding.

"Even though we are still waiting for a new road safety policy, we can see today that our message has been heard," says Sophie Gagnon, Director, Public and Government Relations, CAA-Quebec."We applaud the initiatives that have been implemented and we offer the minister our complete cooperation in reaching these objectives." CAA-Quebec mentions a proposed implementation of photo radar, which the association says has a place where police surveillance cannot be adequately carried out; anticipation of legislation to ban the use of hand-held cell phones while driving, which the association says should be extended to include both hands-free and hand-held devices; graduated licensing, which has been extended in the probationary period for new drivers; and measures to deal with drinking and driving, including a 24-hour license suspension with no criminal record.2006, CanadianDriver Communications Inc., all rights reserved .

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