Police fine four for not heeding COVID regulations

Halifax Regional Police meted out four tickets in two separate weekend incidents for failing to comply with COVID-19 regulations in two separate incidents.

At about 9:30 p.m. on Friday, police investigated a report that a delivery driver for a Bedford restaurant was not wearing a mask while delivering orders to an apartment building, police said in a release.

Provincial regulations require everyone to wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth while in a public place. Officers issued a summary offence ticket to the man for violating the Health Protection Act.

On Sunday at around 12:30 a.m., police received a report of a social gathering at a residence in Halifax that exceeded the provincially mandated gathering limits. Officers issued summary offence tickets to three men for violating the Health Protection Act.

Each of the four offences carries a fine of $1,000.

HRP reminds everyone to follow the current public health measures related to the COVID-19 emergency.

“We strongly advise members of the public to educate and re-educate themselves on these public health directives and COVID-19 enforcement measures, including, those related to illegal gatherings and associated fines,” the police statement said.