Traffic enforcement to increase in Lax Kw'Alaams

Prince Rupert

2022-10-03 08:43 HAP

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Aux termes de la Loi sur les langues officielles, ce bureau n'offre des services au public qu'en anglais. Vous trouverez des renseignements généraux dans les deux langues officielles au cb.grc.ca et www.grc.ca.

Prince Rupert RCMP - TRAFFIC ADVISORY

In consultation with the Lax Kw'alaams mayor and band council, the Prince Rupert RCMP will be increasing it's enforcement of all applicable traffic-related regulations, including the Motor Vehicle Act (MVA).

The goal is to promote road safety in the community and for everyone to do their part. Owners and drivers need to have their motor vehicles in good mechanical condition including tires, hold and carry valid insurance and a valid driver's licence, abide by the rules of the road and remain sober when operating their vehicles.

Residents can expect more traffic stops and checkstops conducted by police with violation tickets, notice and orders and other enforcement measures being used for non-compliant motorists. When applicable, vehicles can also be seized and towed to a secured facility in Prince Rupert at the owners' expense.

For more information an to make sure you are compliant, please visit the following websites:

Vehicle Inspections and Standards - https://www.cvse.ca/vehicle_inspections.htm

Vehicle Registration - https://www.icbc.com/vehicle-registration/Pages/default.aspx

Auto Insurance - https://www.icbc.com/insurance/Pages/Default.aspx

Driver Licensing - https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/Pages/default.aspx

Fines and Points for B.C. Traffic Offenceswww.icbc.com/driver-licensing/tickets/Pages/fines-points-offences.aspx

Driving Suspensions and Prohibitions (BC) www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/driving-and-cycling/roadsafetybc/prohibitions

Impaired Driving Laws (Canada)www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/sidl-rlcfa/

Diffusé par :

Gend. Gabriel Gravel

Agent des relations avec les médias
Détachement de Prince Rupert
100 6e Avenue O, Prince Rupert BC V8J 3Z3
Bureau : 250-627-0700
Télécopieur : 250-627-3013

Courriel : gabriel.gravel@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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