*From:* Ron Eves
*To:* editorial@peacearchnews.com; edit@thenownewspaper.com
*Sent:* Monday, January 2, 2012 11:22:00 AM
*Subject:* Increase the speed

The speed limit of 30 km/h on Marine Drive would best be adjusted to 50
km/h from October 1st through to April 30th. A solid argument against
this, based on past accident and offence data, would be difficult at best.
Recent enforcement initiatives by the White Rock RCMP reinforce that the
most heinous offenders are driving in the 50-60 km/h range. At 30 km/h it
is like shooting fish in a barrel.

I wonder if the associated increased policing costs that will occur from
such enforcement is something we are prepared to pay. A disputed ticket
requires the RCMP member to travel to and from Court in Surrey as well as
time at court. If the member involved is working a day shift, this
requires he or she to be away from White Rock and not available to
investigate complaints. If the RCMP member is on time off her or she would
be entitled to receive overtime pay and other reimbursement expenses. The
original fine from the ticket of $167.00 now becomes a serious taxpayer
investment.

Other areas of White Rock have major speeding issues as well. I wonder
when the Thrift Avenue speedway will get the same special attention.

Ron Eves
White Rock