Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. (Translation) Mr. Speaker, I want to talk about Highway No. 3. Last November, a vehicle carrying a family from Edzo ran into the back of a semi trailer which had stopped without warning on the road. Fortunately, nobody was killed, although there were serious injuries. It would be good if there was a light. Sometimes, it would be good to have flashing lights to make them visible from a great distance. Later on, I will ask the Minister that question, Mr. Speaker. (Translation ends)

In November, there was a serious accident on Highway No. 3. A vehicle carrying a family from Edzo ran into the back of semi trailer which had stopped without warning on the road. There were no flashing lights. Visibility was poor at that time due to blowing snow, Mr. Speaker. Fortunately, no one was killed, although there were serious injuries. I am sure it was a very traumatic experience for the people involved. Blowing snow and other weather conditions that make it hard to see are common across the Northwest Territories. This, combined with steady truck traffic, especially now when the winter road is opening for the mining companies, makes it very dangerous to travel on the Highway No. 3, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, I believe the accident I talked about in November was preventable. Maintenance vehicles like snowploughs have flashing lights to make them visible from a great distance. Why couldn't a large truck also be equipped with flashing rear signal lights to give following traffic more warning of turns and stops when visibility is low, Mr. Speaker? Mr. Speaker, new requirements for large trucks to use safety lights in poor visibility conditions will go a long way towards preventing these accidents. I would urge the Minister of Transportation to look seriously at this suggestion and any other opportunities to improve the safety of the Highway No. 3 and other roads connected. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

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