West Shore RCMP are on the lookout for speeders on rural roads.
With the warming weather, the department has received increased reports of motorcyclists speeding in the rural areas of Highlands and Metchosin, according to a release.
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BԪַOur officers will be conducting extra patrols and traffic enforcement in these areas,BԪַ said Const. Nancy Saggar, West Shore RCMP Media Relations Officer.
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Police say to slow down, obey the speed limits and avoid getting a ticket, adding speed is a major contributor to fatal crashes in B.C.
BԪַWe will be issuing tickets to violators, whether you are in a motor vehicle or motorcycle,BԪַ Saggar added.
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