The Town of Qualicum Beach has installed a new solar-powered speed reader board on Highway 19A near Hall Road.
The town said the reader will be active in two weeks and will hopefully reduce speeds along the busy corridor.
Its supply and installation cost approximately $9,400, with $5,600 of the funding coming from ICBC, according to the town.
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The reader board provides a flashing visual cue when the speed limit is exceeded and acts as a reminder to reduce speed when needed.
The town said it has implemented multiple traffic improvement measures this year, including three portable speed counters, two pedestrian-activated lights and crossings on Highway 19A and a speed reduction on Rupert Road.
— NEWS Staff