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BC Ferries will have help from RCMP officers to enforce current passenger regulations.
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RCMP to ensure ferry passengers leave cars
Published 3:36 PST, Fri November 6, 2020
Last Updated: 2:13 PDT, Wed May 12, 2021
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RCMP officers will be onboard some BC ferries starting this weekend.
The mission will be to support and, if necessary, enforce current passenger regulations.
BC Ferries and Transport Canada requested police support to conduct walkabouts and ensure the regulations that requires passengers to exit their vehicles on enclosed decks, and stay in designated passenger areas while the ferry is operating, are followed.
Police will assist by checking vehicle decks to ensure that passengers are following the regulations.
In March, passengers were allowed to remain in their vehicles on enclosed vehicle decks as the health risks associated to COVID-19 were unknown. Since then, we have learned more on how to protect ourselves and travel safely. However, remaining in a vehicle on an enclosed vehicle deck while a ferry is operating is not safe for passengers and has been banned internationally. The RCMP, BC Ferries, and Transport Canada will be checking that passengers are following the safety regulations. If necessary, Transport Canada can issue an administrative monetary penalty to non-compliant passengers.
“We are committed to public safety and security and want to support the provincial and federal governments’ response to the pandemic in every capacity. Enforcement and education will be conducted in partnership with BC Ferries, to ensure that Transport Canada’s protocols around COVID-19 are met.” said RCMP Chief Superintendent Dave Attfield. “We are confident that education and awareness will help boost compliance rates on BC Ferries around marine safety measures.”
The BC RCMP have existing protocols and procedures that deal with emergency situations, and that includes pandemics.
Passengers can find the latest travel information on the @BCFerries Twitter account and website. For safety regulations, visit Transport Canada.
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