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City Advisory: Chancery Lane Access
The City of Hamilton is advising members that, as of today [Monday January 29th], Chancery Lane “will be closed to pedestrians due to construction works at 91 Front Street by a private contractor.” A spokesperson said, “Access to Ruby Murry’s restaurant and adjacent businesses will be from the Reid Street entrance only during the... Read more of this article
Number Of Registered Vehicles Increased By 1%
In 2022, there was a 1% rise in the count of registered road vehicles, surpassing the pre-pandemic level, according to the recently released Bermuda Digest of Statistics 2023. The document, which covers statistics from the year 2022, said, “The number of registered road vehicles increased by 1% this year to surpass the pre-pandemic quantity. For... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Jeremiah Phillips
[Updated] The police identified the victim in the fatal road traffic collision as 17-year-old Jeremiah Phillips. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] can now confirm the identity of the victim in that fatal road traffic collision which occurred this past weekend, as 17-year-old Jeremiah Phillips. “Mr. Phillips succumbed... Read more of this article
Highest Impaired Driving Arrests Over Three Years
“Figures recorded as part of Operation Vega in the 4th quarter of 2023 “show impaired driving continues to be a troublingly prolific offence,” the police said, adding that “2023 witnessed the highest number of impaired driving arrests over a three-year period.” Robert Cardwell, Acting Superintendent, Tactical Support Division... Read more of this article
Traffic Notices For Triangle Challenge Races
The Ministry of Public Works has issued Road Traffic Notices regarding the 2024 Chubb Bermuda Triangle Challenge Events. Butterfield Front Street Mile Races The traffic notice says, “For the convenience of persons attending the Butterfield Mile Races on Front Street on the above date, the following advisory notice is given: This Traffic Order... Read more of this article
City To Trial New Software In No 5 Car Park
The City of Hamilton advised “that, as of January 3rd, 2024, the City will be trialing its new License Plate Recognition [LPR] Software at the Number 5 car park on Front Street [next to Pier 6]. A spokesperson said, “LPR will create a new parking system that will give motorists various ticketless parking options using app-based products. “LPR... Read more of this article
15 Arrested For Various Offenses Over Holiday
A total of fifteen people were arrested for various offences between 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 22, and 5:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2023. A police spokesperson said, “Worryingly, the majority of those arrested were for driving while impaired. In fact, seven persons were arrested for this offence. “The highest breathalysed reading... Read more of this article
Police Encourage Safety During Holiday
“To ensure your safety and maintain order during the holiday season, we will be continuing the current heightened police presence across the island,” the Police Commissioner said. Police Commissioner Darrin Simons said, “As the Christmas holiday approaches, we at the Bermuda Police Service [BPS], would like to extend warmest greetings... Read more of this article
Video: Junior Road Safety Council Members
The Government announcedthe new members of the Junior Road Safety Council for the term 2023/24, saying “we are pleased that these students have volunteered to assist the Road Safety Council and, by extension, our entire population in addressing road safety in Bermuda.” The members are: Marley Brown, JRSC Chair, Bermuda Institute Dion Francis,... Read more of this article
Court Issues Over $10,000 In Traffic Fines
In Magistrates Court today, close to ten thousand dollars in traffic fines were issued, and the police are urging people to “let’s all work together to make this a safe and enjoyable Christmas season for all.” A police spokesperson said, “Close to ten thousand dollars in traffic fines issued in Magistrates Court today. A number... Read more of this article
Traffic Notice For Presidents Cup Road Race
The Government issued a traffic notice for the Bermuda Bicycle Association Presidents Cup Bicycle Road Race scheduled on Sunday [Dec 17]. A spokesperson said, “Under the authority of the Road Traffic Act 1947, the Government issued the “Road Traffic [Bermuda Bicycle Presidents Cup Bicycle Road Race] [Variation of Speed Limits] Order 2023,”... Read more of this article
BRSC Asks Events To Use Transportation Plans
The Bermuda Road Safety Council [BRSC] is encouraging “event planners, organizers, and hosts of large events to incorporate a transportation plan for their guests.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Road Safety Council would like to take this time to re-emphasize our Transportation Plan initiative. The transportation plan initiative... Read more of this article
BRSC Launches Designated Driver Campaign
The Bermuda Road Safety Council [BRSC] launched its December campaign, “Designated Driver/Designate your Driver” noting that “we want this holiday season to be of joy and cheer, and by being responsible and adhering to the rules of the road we can make this happen.” A spokesperson said, “The BRSC announces its slogan for... Read more of this article
Harrington Sound Rd Lane Closure On Sunday
There will be a temporary lane closure on Harrington Sound Road at Shark Hole Hill on Sunday [Dec 10] from 6:30 am until 8:00 am. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that Harrington Sound Road at Shark Hole Hill will require temporary lane closures to accommodate a crane lift by Johnny Lima Construction. “The... Read more of this article
Lane Closures On Harrington Sound Road
There are multiple lane closures on Harrington Sound Road in Hamilton and Smiths Parishes that are “currently ongoing and will expand through December 15th, 2023. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works, in conjunction with Invisible Trenching Ltd, wish to inform the motoring public that there will be multiple lane... Read more of this article
Road Closure In Pembroke On December 10th
A road closure in Curving Avenue, Pembroke will occur on 10 December 2023 between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. to facilitate a Christmas Block Party. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists of a road closure on Curving Avenue, Pembroke, for a Christmas block party. “The closure will occur from #2 Curving... Read more of this article
