Nova Scotia increasing some fines for drivers hitting pedestrians

The Nova Scotia government is making changes to the Motor Vehicle Act thatincrease some fines for collisions involving pedestrians and lower the acceptableblood alcohol levels for those supervising new drivers.

Supervisorydrivers include driver education instructors or anyone else who isfilling that role while in a car with a newly-licensed driver whorequires supervision.The acceptable blood alcohol level will now be .05 per cent for supervisorydrivers.

Previously, there was no limit on the amount ofalcohol a supervisory driver could have in their system.

Another amendment will change the fines for collisions involving pedestrians,ensuring they are consistent and all carry a minimum fine of at least$697.50.