is immediately lowering speed limits on 15 sections of highway in the province, weeks after a study found deadly crashes had doubled on roadways that had their limits raised four years ago. The connector and the Island Highway were approved for the highest speed of 120 km/h when the province raised limits on 33 sections of highway in 2014. The Coquihalla Highway, which has variable speed limits, is not included in the rollbacks announced Tuesday. Transportation Minister Claire Trevena announces the reduction of speed limits on Tuesday. Study finds crashes up 118%The move comes after a UBC study found fatal crashes have doubled on some highways with higher speed limits.

Source: CBC News November 06, 2018 17:03 UTC