64 5) Parking


Only park in approved parking places, watch for signs which tell you where, when and for how long you may park.


Do not park in front of a fire hydrant – you must be at least 5m away. Do not park near an intersection – you must be at least 5m away from the intersection.


If parking on a street, park in the same direction as the traffic on the side of the road that you are parking on.


6) Other issues


All children (under the age of 18) must wear a cycle helmet when riding their bikes.


Alcohol Consumption and the Law


Alcohol, particularly spirits, is more commonly referred to as liquor in Canada. It is not permitted to drink alcohol in any public place.


The legal drinking age in Canada is 18; it is an offence to provide a minor with alcohol. Parents, however, may allow children to drink alcohol in their own home. You may be asked to provide ID when purchasing alcohol either in a shop or a bar. Liquor can be bought from liquor stores, similar to off licenses. Alcohol is not sold in supermarkets and other shops in the same way as it is in the UK. The CANEX in Ralston village does sell alcohol. BATUS personnel can also buy spirits and wine tax free at the ‘liquor store’ on camp.


It is an offence for a pub or bar to sell liquor to anyone who appears intoxicated. Drink driving rules are broadly similar to those in the UK. Don’t drink and drive! It is an offence for a new driver (driving for 2 years or less) to have any alcohol in their blood at all when driving.


Alcohol must be secured in a bag and carried in the boot of your car.


Law Enforcement Agencies in Canada There are 4 main law enforcement agencies that BATUS personnel are likely to come in contact with whilst in Canada:


RMP - BATUS has its own complement of Royal Military Police. CFMP - The Canadian Forces have their own military police located at CFB Suffield. RCMP - The Royal Canadian Mounted Police are the federal police for Canada. They have national jurisdiction. There is a local RCMP station located near Redcliff.


MHPS - Medicine Hat Police Service. Medicine Hat’s own local Police force which has jurisdiction for the City of Medicine Hat.


The RCMP and local Canadian city police forces can be quite different in their approach to their UK counterparts. If you get stopped by the police when driving, do not get out of your vehicle. Wait for the police officer to approach you and wind down your window, keep you hands in plain sight at all times. Be polite and helpful.


If you are unlucky enough to be arrested by Canadian police, do not resist and do not be cheeky!


If you are with a friend who has been unlucky enough to be arrested by Canadian police, do not interfere, or you will also be arrested.


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