Tag: BC Highway Patrol

Distracted driving and seat belt violations rise across Kootenays

RCMP Kate Brown -
Distracted driving and seat belt enforcement increased across the Kootenays in September, prompting renewed warnings from BC Highway Patrol.

BC Highway Patrol seeks witnesses after fatal Kootenay National Park crash

Crime Layne Gallant -
A fatal vehicle collision in Kootenay National Park has resulted in the BC Highway Patrol looking into liquor establishments in Banff, Alberta. 

Shorter campaign drives drop in B.C. impaired-driving prohibitions

RCMP Storrm Lennie -
A shorter enforcement campaign and competing demands on police resources contributed to a sharp drop in impaired-driving prohibitions issued across B.C. this summer.

Elk Valley RCMP conduct check stop for vehicles and boats

RCMP Layne Gallant -
Elk Valley RCMP conducted a large-scale check stop near Lake Koocanusa at the end of July.

B.C. Highway Patrol seeks witnesses after serious motorcycle collision near Cranbrook

RCMP Layne Gallant -
BC Highway Patrol are looking for independent witnesses after a vehicle collision near Cranbrook left a motorcyclist in serious condition. 

Dangerous driving investigation leads to multiple penalties near Fairmont Hot Spring

Crime Layne Gallant -
Cranbrook officers with B.C. Highway Patrol investigated a dangerous driving incident that resulted in several penalties for a driver.

Nearly 200 drivers ticketed in Kootenays during Slow Down and Move Over campaign

RCMP Kate Brown -
Nearly 200 drivers in the Kootenays were ticketed in April for failing to slow down and move over near roadside emergency vehicles during a provincewide enforcement campaign, BC Highway Patrol said.

BC Highway Patrol ramp up enforcement to reduce risky driving

RCMP Layne Gallant -
Along with warm weather, May will bring increased enforcement from BC Highway Patrol as part of a High-Risk Driving and Motorcycle Awareness campaign.

Elk Valley RCMP perform sobriety check stop for over 200 people

M.D. of Elkford Layne Gallant -
More than 230 drivers were stopped at a sobriety checkpoint by Elk Valley RCMP, B.C. Highway Patrol and police dog services.

Charge laid in deadly 2025 crash

Crime Josiah Spyker -
A 50-year-old Alberta man has been charged following a fatal collision near Wardner that took place last year. 

Elk excuse doesn’t fly for BC Highway Patrol

RCMP Josiah Spyker -
An Alberta man is Mercedes-less for seven days after trying to put the blame on elk for going 60 kilometres/per hour over the speed limit. 

Cranbrook RCMP ramping up traffic stops

RCMP Josiah Spyker -
Police in Cranbrook and the BC Highway Patrol will be increasing their traffic check stops as we get closer to the holidays. 

BC Highway Patrol tackles Impaired Driving this summer

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff -
This summer, BC Highway Patrol looks to lower impaired driving through a new campaign.

BC Highway Patrol sees safest Victoria Day long weekend in years

Provincial Storrm Lennie -
For the first time in six years, there were no fatalities on any BC highways during this years Victoria Day long weekend. 

BC Highway Patrol targeting motorcycle safety and high-risk driving this May

RCMP My East Kootenay Now Staff -
The BC Highway Patrol has launched its High-Risk Driving and Motorcycle Awareness campaign for the month of May, focusing...

Highway Patrol says leave dog in the passenger seat

Provincial My East Kootenay Now Staff -
BC Highway Patrol advises you to put your dog in the passenger seat following a recent incident. On April 9,...
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