26 — Wednesday, April 22, 1998 — North Shore News

THURSDAYS

Playgroup for Mums and
Tots: A casual afternoon
designed for new moms
and tots, every second and
fourth Thursday at W.V.
Community Centre, 780-
22nd St., W.V. Drop in to

ect new friends, discuss
issues, listen to guest speak-
ers, $2 drop-in fee. Info:
925-7270.

Babes’ storytime for 0-24
months accompanied by an

adult at 10:30 a.m. at N.V.
City Library. Info: 980-
4424.

Royal Canadian Sea
Cadets: Adventure training
and seamanship for young
adults aged 12 through 18
years, 6:30 p.m., 1555
Forbes Ave., North
Vancouver. Info: $88-
8911.

FRIDAY

Drop-in storytime for

toddlers aged 2 & 3 years.
10°&: 11 am. at N.V. City
Library. Info: 980-4424.

SATURDAY

French storytime, North
Vancouver City Library.
Drop-in program for all
ages at 9:30 a.m. and 11
a.m,

North Vancouver
Rangerettes invites young-
sters aged three and older
to join this baton club. For

more information cail 983-
0114.

The North Vancouver
Youth Band is secking new
members. Low bass players
are especiaily needed but all
young musicians, 10 years
and older, of all levels are
welcome. Info: Ron Smith
at 929-3637.

Scottish Country Dance
Classes: Kids aged seven
and older, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
and =10:30-11:30 9 a.m.,

‘SOME z EOnTANT FA

". Whether you‘re 16 or 60, if you're about to
.., become a new driver in British Columbia,
there are some important facts you should
know about. On May 4, 1998, the learner's
‘licence period will be lengthened to 90
days. Then on August 1, 1998, the Gradu-
ated Licensing Program for New, Drivers will
begin in our province.

: GRADUATED LICENSING
 WULl HELP REDUCE
~ CRASHES.
New drivers, regardless of age, are almost
twice as likely to cause a collision than
experienced motorists. In fact, one in five
drivers is involved in a crash within the first
_, two years on the road. Graduated licensing
will reduce the number and severity of
crashes involving new drivers by requiring
therm to get more experience and develop
better driving skills.

TWO. STAGES ARE
REQUIRED.

With graduated licensing, new drivers must
pass two stages before getting a full dri-
- ver’s licence: The Learner stage and the
Intermediate stage. During both these
stages there are driving restrictions. Some
of the conditions are in effect for the entire
length of the program, while others are
lifted once you reach the intermediate stage.
it will now take at least 21 months for a
new driver to obtain a full driver's licence.

. oe a ‘ ‘ : .
LEARNER STAGE.
(6 month minimum, but can be ‘reduced to
3 months with approved driver education)
Conditions: :
* Zero blood alcohol content
* Display “New Driver” sign
* Commercial licence restriction ,
* Passenger limit
* Limited driving hours
(No driving between midnight and 5: a. m)

INTERMEDIATE STAGE. .

(18 month minimum)

Conditions:

* Zero blood alccho!l content

¢ Display “New Driver’ sign

* Commercial licence restriction ..;

Three conditions apply to both the Learner
and Intermediate stages. The new driver.
cannot drive after consuming any amount
of alcoho}, must display a “New Driver”
sign and cannot apply for a commercial
licence. These conditions are lifted upon ;
completion of the Graduated Licensing -
Program for New: Drivers. moe

IT'S PART OF BC'S DRIVE,
TO SAVE LIVES.

Graduated licensing is an important part of

BC's Drive to Save Lives—a comprehensive
program announced by the government :
to crack down on dangerous driving, reduce
motor vehicle crashes and keep insurance
rates affordable for everyone. For more.
information, call collect O (G04}.661-2800,
or 661-2800 in the Lower Mainland.

North Vancouver
Recreation Centre. Info:
Maureen Hood, 922-4406.

Wheelchair sports. North
Shore Neighbourhood
House, N.V. Info: 987-
8138. :

SUNDAY

Parent Information Line —
at the North Shore Child
Care. Resource Society. Free
information and resources, .
call 985-2988.

BC's drive to save lives.

gfiead
Sense

Mike Farnworth
Minister Responsible for ICBC

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> COLUMBIA

——— For more information contact www.icbe.com