RCMP officers will be travelling on some BC Ferries vessels beginning this weekend to enforce federal rules that forbid passengers from staying in their vehicles on enclosed decks. "We are confident that education and awareness will help boost compliance rates on BC Ferries around marine safety measures," RCMP Chief Supt. Transport Canada rules require everyone parked on an enclosed vehicle deck to leave their car for a passenger deck during ferry travel. Those parked on open and partially enclosed vehicle decks can stay in their cars. "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 statement says.

Source: CBC News November 07, 2020 01:26 UTC