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Constable Cameron's Corner |
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Written by Cosntable George Cameron, Windsor RCMP
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Hello from Windsor District RCMP. It’s nice to see warmer weather coming our
way. Time to get ready for spring
cleaning and prepare for the summer months once again. Unfortunately, with the warmer weather comes
familiar problems on our roads and highways, like squealing of tires, speeding
and other types of offenses.
One subject comes to mind. The throwing of objects out a vehicle or at a vehicle. Not only is this illegal but very dangerous
as well. Section 173 (1) of the Nova
Scotia Motor Vehicle Act states if you throw an object at a vehicle you can be
charged and face a fine of $394.50.
But, if someone is injured as a result, the offender could be looking at
a more serious offence under the Criminal Code of Canada. As well, we all heard of the new laws that
came into effect on April 1st pertaining to the use of cell phones
and smoking in vehicles. According to
Section 100 D (1) of the Motor Vehicle Act, using hand-held cellular telephone
or text messaging on a communication device while operating a vehicle on any
roadway can result in a fine of $164.50 for the first offence only. Also, if you are smoking ina motor vehicle when any person under the age
of 19 is present in the vehicle a fine of $394.50 can result according to
Section 5 (2A) of the Smoke Free Places Act.
I don’t know about you but that is one expensive smoke! Another issue, probably one of the most
important, is the passing of school busses when they have their lights
activated. It’s always a good practice
to stop when you see a school bus with the amber lights activated. It’s the law to stop when the red lights are
activated. These young citizens
represent the future of our communities and we all must keep them as safe as
possible. If you see a vehicle pass a
stopped school bus with red lights activated, my friends at the detachment
would really like to know. A call to
either 866-7267 or 798-2207 will reach the detachment. A description of the offending vehicle and
licence plate would be valuable information to obtain. As I have said in the past, we all have to
work together to make our communities safer fo rourselves and our children.
Please have a great spring and be safe.
See you next time. Cst. George Cameron, Community Policing
Windsor District RCMP
Ph: 798-2207
e-mail:
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