Halifax Harbour Bridges has reported a doubling in the number of large commercial vehicles (over 3,200 kg) illegally using the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge since tolls were removed earlier this year. These vehicles are supposed to use the A. Murray MacKay Bridge. Enforcement staff are issuing more tickets, and the commission is working on awareness campaigns, citing safety and bridge longevity concerns.
More prohibited vehicles using Halifax bridge after tolls removed, commission says
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Halifax Harbour Bridges has reported a doubling in the number of large commercial vehicles (over 3,200 kg) illegally using the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge since tolls were removed earlier this year. These vehicles are supposed to use the A. Murray MacKay Bridge. Enforcement staff are issuing more tickets, and the commission is working on awareness campaigns, citing safety and bridge longevity concerns.
- 1 Earlier this year: Toll plazas for both bridges were removed.
- 2 Recently: Increase in prohibited vehicles using Macdonald Bridge.
- 3 Last weekend: Ten tickets issued when MacKay Bridge was closed.
- 4 Wednesday: Halifax Harbour Bridges made a social media post about the increase.
- Increased ticketing for prohibited vehicles (tickets start at $230)
- Potential safety risks for the bridge and its users
- Concerns about the longevity of the Macdonald Bridge
What: An increase in prohibited large commercial vehicles (over 3,200 kg) using the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge in Halifax.
When: Recently, since tolls were removed earlier this year; Wednesday (social media post); last weekend (MacKay Bridge closed).
Where: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; specifically, Angus L. Macdonald Bridge and A. Murray MacKay Bridge, Halifax Harbour.
Why: Drivers might be more brazen about which bridge they use due to the removal of toll plazas, leading to less concern about getting stuck or being caught.
How: Toll plazas were removed, leading to increased usage by prohibited vehicles. Enforcement staff are issuing tickets (doubled from typical rates). Halifax Harbour Bridges is working with Nova Scotia Trucking Safety Association on awareness campaigns.