Town of Blackfalds looking into viability of two license plates in Alberta
BLACKFALDS – The Town of Blackfalds has opened up discussion on requiring registered vehicles in Alberta to once again have a front and rear license plate.
The conversation began during an annual planning meeting between the town, several other local municipalities and Blackfalds RCMP this month. During a brainstorming-type session, the idea of having two license plates on vehicles was thought to be possibly helpful to Mounties in improving the identification of stolen vehicles and license plates, as well as identifying vehicles involved in other criminal activities.
As a result, Mayor Richard Poole filed a Notice of Motion on March 13 requesting the matter be brought before Council for review on March 27. After passing by a 5-2 vote, administration has now been tasked with determining a further course of action, including seeking support from other municipalities and the AUMA.
Mayor Poole says the brainstorming session was essentially aimed at finding ways to help the RCMP fight crime.