Saanich council votes to lower speed limit to 40 km/h on roads including Tillicum, Gorge
Posted: Mar. 14, 2023 6:20PMSaanich drivers will soon need to pump the brakes after council voted in favour Monday of a staff recommendation to lower speed limits on nine key roadways.
“The speed reductions that are being recommended here will save lives,” said Saanich Mayor Dean Murdock before voting in favour of the motion.
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