Nova Scotia increasing some fines for drivers hitting pedestrians

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

Supervisory drivers include driver education instructors or anyone else who is filling that role while in a car with a newly-licensed driver who requires supervision. The acceptable blood alcohol level will now be .05 per cent for supervisory drivers. 

Previously, there was no limit on the amount of alcohol 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.