Oceanside Community Safety

During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 237 complaints.

Many people mistakenly call an International Driving Permit (IDP) an International Driver's License. Their belief is that the IDP alone allows them to drive here at home and abroad, perhaps even when they do not hold a valid driver's license or they are prohibited from driving.

OCSV Program Manager Michael Garland speaks about current community safety events on our local radio stations The Beach and The Lounge. If you missed the broadcast, you can listen here:

During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 215 complaints.

Oceanside Community Safety volunteers were participants in the City of Parksville Public Works Day that was held on March 18, 2022 in the kite field of the Parksville Community Park. School students were bused in to see the various services provided by the municipality such as fire, police and maintenance.

Every year an average of 52 pedestrians are killed and 2.400 are injured by collisions in B.C. These incidents typically take place at night or when visibility is poor. While there is no law requiring that pedestrians take steps to make themselves more visible to drivers in times of low visibility it simply makes sense to protect yourself when crossing or walking along the road.

During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 283 complaints.

Victims and Survivors of Crime Week in Canada runs from May 15 to 21, 2022. Oceanside RCMP Victim Services hopes to raise the awareness of the law, local issues and services by holding three free information sessions in Parksville. People who attend will receive a free copy of their agenda book listing relevant dates, events and community resources information

Would you write about selling a vehicle? I have friends who sold a car and months later they received information that the car was in an impound lot. The purchaser had failed to register the car in his name and since the car was still registered to them they were legally liable. How does one insure that the new owner re-registers the vehicle?

The People's Law School warns that when you buy something online, you’re entering into a contract. On top of the rights you have when making any contract or making any purchase, you have additional rights when shopping online. Consumer Protection BC has some great advice about on line shopping: