Speed limits being lowered on 15 sections of B.C. highways

Some highway speed limits around BC are going back to where they began. Transportation Minister Claire Trevena, says 15 stretches of highway will drop 10 kilometers an hour - again at the rate they were before the previous government increased limits.Back in 2014, 33 sections around the province increased 10 k. Trevena says some of those areas saw crashes increase as much as 65 percent. 16 areas will remain at the higher limit. The sea to sky and some sections of the trans canada on the Island and east of Hope are some that are reverting back.ENSE BC says changing speed doesn't mean people will suddenly slow down. Chris Thompson says drivers typical decide for themselves what's safe depending on weather and road conditions.

Guest: Liza Yuzda

Global New Legislative Reporter

Some highway speed limits around BC are going back to where they began. Transportation Minister Claire Trevena, says 15 stretches of highway will drop 10 kilometers an hour - again at the rate they were before the previous government increased limits.

Back in 2014, 33 sections around the province increased 10 k. Trevena says some of those areas saw crashes increase as much as 65 percent. 16 areas will remain at the higher limit. The sea to sky and some sections of the trans canada on the Island and east of Hope are some that are reverting back.

ENSE BC says changing speed doesn't mean people will suddenly slow down. Chris Thompson says drivers typical decide for themselves what's safe depending on weather and road conditions.

Guest: Liza Yuzda

Global New Legislative Reporter