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Vancouver councillors unanimously pass a motion to install sideguards on city-owned trucks
BY The Canadian Press, Jul 22, 2022 12:20 AM - REPORT AN ERROR
Vancouver councillors have unanimously passed a motion to install sideguards on city-owned trucks and advocate for the requirement of the guards on all other large trucks. (Photo - Christine Boyle/Twitter)
Vancouver councillors have unanimously passed a motion to install sideguards on city-owned trucks and advocate for the requirement of the guards on all other large trucks.
The guards would prevent cyclists or pedestrians from being swept under the back wheels of a big rig if the truck suddenly turns in front of them.
The motion followed a collision in Vancouver last month that killed cyclist Augustin Beltran.
In addition to upgrading city vehicles with sideguards, council will also send a letter to Transport Canada asking it to make the guards necessary on all large trucks.
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