Highway Patrol celebrates 150th anniversary of RCMP with festive safety checks

May 23, 2023 | 12:49 PM

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are celebrating their 150th anniversary today (May 23), and the BC Highway Patrol is inviting drivers to help them celebrate at one of their ‘festive’ road safety checks.

The checks will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at eight locations in B.C., and will be a bit different than a normal road check.

“Watch for our BCHP officers in their high boots, breeches, and Stetsons as they engage motorists in road safety checks to discuss the need for driving safely as we move into the summer with better weather and driving conditions,” Staff Sgt. Kris Clark said.

“BCHP officers will be inviting motorists to join in our celebration of the 150th anniversary of the RCMP,” Chief Superintendent Holly Turton said.

“People will have an opportunity to Spin to Win for BCHP swag such as sunglasses, reflective zipper pulls, key light whistle key chains, and more. You can also get a photo with a Mountie in red serge or on your own with our BCHP backdrops.”