A new set of stop signs is causing some confusion at the intersection of Lagoon Road and Ocean Boulevard, and Colwood bylaw officers are handing out tickets to those who fail to obey.

The signs were installed mid-December and turn the intersection from a through road with a side street emptying onto it, into a full three-way stop. Along with the stop signs a crosswalk was installed, and painted stop bars on all three sides of the intersection. The stop signs are fitted with bright B次元官网网址渘ewB次元官网网址� signs underneath them, and signs ahead of them to warn drivers of the change.

Bylaw officers have been regularly monitoring the intersection since its installation and handed out warnings to those who fail to stop, but the grace period is over. As of Monday, Jan. 21 the ticket books are out.

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The ticket for failing to stop will cost drivers $75, if issued by a bylaw enforcement officer. If an RCMP officer issues a ticket it will cost the driver a considerable amount more and include points on their driverB次元官网网址檚 licence.

Bylaw officers will also be setting up a video camera to capture evidence if anyone disputes whether they stopped or not.

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