Between Sept. 23 and 29, the Oak Bay Police Department responded to 76 calls, including one for an early-evening collision and another for a motorist driving without insurance.
On Sept. 24, shortly after 6 p.m., officers rushed to the intersection of Beach Drive and Ripon Road after receiving a report of a collision involving a car and cyclist. There, they learned that a 42-year-old driver failed to yield to a cyclist on Beach Drive. The cyclist received minor injuries that paramedics treated at the scene. Police issued the driver a violation ticket for failing to yield, with a $167 fine.
"This incident highlights the importance of all road users adhering to traffic rules to ensure everyone’s safety," said deputy chief Kris Rice. “We are grateful that the cyclist’s injuries were not more severe ... and remind drivers to be vigilant, especially at intersections.”
On Sept. 26, at 9:30 p.m., Oak Bay Police used an automated license plate reader to identify a motorist driving with insurance that had expired in July of last year. Officers conducted a traffic stop and issued the 25-year-old man a violation ticket, with a fine of $598. The driver, who holds a novice license, was fined an additional $109 for failing to display an N sign. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
Oak Bay Police have asked those with information regarding these or any other crimes in Oak Bay to call the police department at 250-592-2424 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
