British Columbia issued nearly 8,000 speeding tickets in October, with 1,500 in Central B.C., as patrols urged safer driving in winter conditions.

British Columbia's Highway Patrol issued nearly 8,000 speeding violations in October, with Central B.C. accounting for about 1,500 of them. The province-wide campaign emphasized adjusting speed to weather, darkness, and traffic, as posted limits assume ideal conditions. Cpl. Michael McLaughlin urged drivers to slow down, stay sober and focused, and warned that no one is immune to crashes. Pedestrians were reminded to wear reflective clothing and follow traffic rules to improve safety during winter months.