Victoria councillors question light rule, fines for skateboards

Proposed bylaw changes designed to allow skateboarders on downtown streets were sent back for revision Thursday, after several councillors worried they cast too wide a net and were, in some cases, not even practical. The proposed bylaw carried potential for fines of up to $125 for a number of offences, including riding in a crosswalk or making an illegal left turn. Coun. Jeremy Loveday said the bylaw as proposed could be used as a harassment tool. Read more.