Fighting in Vancouver Will Cost You
October 7, 2003 - 10:50 pm
By: Jeff Cresswell/Ben Wilson
Fighting on the streets of Vancouver could soon hit you where it hurts... in your wallet! The city wants to give police the option of fining people who get into fights. The system has been tried out in Edmonton and Victoria and has been given good reviews. The ballpark number being talked about for a first ticket is 250-dollars. City Hall staff will tinker with the details. City council passed the motion unanimously.
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