Speed bumps are deterring lead-footed drivers on Beach Avenue in Peachland, according to the RCMP.

At its May 20 meeting, council heard that portable speed bumps installed for the summer have led to a noticeable drop in speeding.

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Wilton, one of two municipal traffic officers covering West Kelowna and Peachland, told council that 68 tickets and warnings have been issued in Peachland since March 1.

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The speed limit on Beach Ave. is 30 km/h, but Wilton said officers have recorded speeds as high as 60 to 65 km/h. 

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Staff Sgt. Brendan Dolan also addressed council, noting that one general duty officer per shift is assigned to patrol Peachland.

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When asked whether police presence would increase over the summer, Dolan said patrols have already expanded since he arrived in West Kelowna in 2024.

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Dolan added that residents have noticed the increased visibility. 

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Mayor Patrick Van Minsel agreed. 

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Van Minsel also alluded to other concerns in the community. 

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The mayor did not elaborate on what those other challenges were.