Category: Traffic & Weather

**** Cape Breton Police Release Speeding is never worth the risk. Limits are carefully set for the safety of everyone using the roadway; driving too fast reduces your reaction time and creates danger. It can also lead to other aggressive behaviours like tailgating, weaving in and out of traffic, and failing to yield to the […]

**** Transport Canada Release Distracted driving puts Canadian road users at risk. Learn about distracted driving, how you can avoid it, and what is happening in Canada to prevent distraction on our roads. What is distracted driving? Distracted driving happens when a driver’s attention is taken away from the driving task because they are focused […]

 This page is updated at 2:00 pm daily. Check your municipal bylaws  Burn Restrictions for April 9, 2021 2:00 pm to April 10, 2021 8:00 am. Source : https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/

**** HRP Media Release Police charge man for stunting ​ Police have charged a man with driving in excess of 50 km/h over the posted speed limit in Halifax today. ​ At approximately 11 a.m. a member of the Traffic Unit observed a car travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 102 near […]

**** HRP Media Release Police issue 74 tickets for speeding and other vehicle offences ​ Halifax Regional Police issued 74 tickets for speeding and other motor vehicle-related offences over the last two days and charged a driver for stunting this morning. ​ Members from the HRP Traffic Unit issued 74 summary offence tickets on Wednesday […]

**** HRP Media Release Park and trail safety tips ​ Police are sharing some tips to keep in mind when heading out to enjoy the spring weather at the many parks and trails in our community. ​ For everyone’s enjoyment and safety, follow park/trail regulations and COVID-19 public health directives related to social distancing and […]

**** RCMP Media Release Nova Scotia RCMP release monthly provincial impaired statistics for March​ 2021 As Nova Scotia’s Provincial Police, road safety is a top priority. In an effort to keep citizens informed about enforcement on our roadways, the Nova Scotia RCMP is releasing statistics for all RCMP detachments in Nova Scotia for March​ 2021​ […]

**** Recall via Health Canada ReadyLIFT brand lift kits recalled due to crash hazard Common name: ReadyLIFT brand lift kits Product description: This recall involves ReadyLIFT brand lift kits containing M18 Class 10.9 bolts in sizes ranging from 130mm to 150mm in length. The following lift kits are affected: Part/stock keep number Name of Product Vehicle years […]

**** Info via NS DNR Burn Restrictions for April 8, 2021 2:00 pm to April 9, 2021 8:00 am. Burning restrictions by county also available by toll free phone line, recorded message updated daily: 1-855-564-2876(BURN) Source: https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/

A great reminder via the Bedford Volunteer Firefighters Association: “As temperatures climb, so do the risk of grass and wild land fires. Please do not throw burning cigarette butts out of vehicle windows. Let’s do our part to keep our community, and each other, safe.”