BC will begin conducting roadside checks to prevent inter-provincial travel

BC health officials have announced several new public health orders aimed at restricting travel across the province.

As of Friday, RCMP will be conducting random roadside checks to make sure people are not traveling outside of their health authorities.

Those found outside of their health region will be subject to a fine.

Essential travel will be permitted, however, details as to what constitutes essential travel have yet to be released.

Officials are also working with tourism operators to make sure no bookings are being made from travelers outside of their local area.

BC Ferries will be calling anyone with reservations to make sure their travel is essential.

Campers and trailers will also be prohibited from boarding ferries.

The BC government will be putting signs along the Alberta border asking motorists not to travel unless it’s for essential reasons.

Current provincial bans on indoor dining, social gatherings of more than 10 people and group fitness activities for adults were also extended on Monday.

The current public health orders will now continue until May 24 at midnight.