The Metropolis of Brandon is reversing 38 rushing tickets due to an error in course of — and returning any charges, fines, and demerits that got here with them.
Since January 2022, a pilot undertaking on Durum Drive between Aberdeen Avenue and 26th Road has decreased posted speeds to 40 kilometers per hour. This pilot undertaking expanded to incorporate the Parkdale and Riverheights neighbourhoods on June 1, 2023 in addition to Princess Avenue East and Rideau Park neighbourhood on July 1, 2023.
On account of an error in course of, an enabling bylaw was not handed by Metropolis Council earlier than the pilot undertaking.
“We apologize for our error and really feel the fairest factor to do is wipe the slate clear on these tickets,” stated Mark Allard, Common Supervisor of Growth Providers.
The method for refunding any paid fines has began for these rushing within the decreased velocity zones. Folks don’t must register to obtain a refund. Residents with questions can name 204-729-2105.
Metropolis Council will determine on the pilot undertaking’s subsequent steps, together with contemplating a bylaw to decrease the velocity restrict on September 18, 2023. In the interim, the 40 KM indicators will stay in place within the pilot undertaking areas. The aim of this pilot undertaking has been to find out if the Metropolis ought to take into account reductions of velocity limits in all residential neighbourhoods as a means of lowering collisions that lead to critical harm or fatality.
“In any case, fines will not be our aim — retaining our roads secure is our aim,” stated Allard.
