Toronto, Ontario – Marking the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims in Canada, the Highway Safety Roundtable is warning Canadians to find somewhere safe to pull over if they’re too tired to drive.

“This is a time of year when we stop to remember road traffic victims,” said Robert Tremblay, director, Road Safety, Insurance Bureau of Canada. “And it is also a time for all drivers to think about what they can do to make our roads safer. Driver fatigue is a deadly problem. According to a study released in June by the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators, up to 19 per cent of all fatal collisions are caused by fatigue.”

The Roundtable has produced several radio public service announcements to highlight the dangers and prevalence of drowsy drivers, reminding them that there is no better cure for driver fatigue than a good night’s sleep, and that those who find themselves nodding off at the wheel should immediately pull over for a power nap.