Howe Island 3-Car Ferry – RED LIGHT Protocol

Public Notice 
Howe Island 3-Car Ferry Red Light Protocol 

Background:
Several years ago, a RED LIGHT was installed on the Howe Island 3-Car Ferry building facing the mainland.  This light was used during regular operating hours and illuminated when the ferry was unable to operate for any reason.

A new red light has now been installed on the ferry building at the Howe Island 3-Car Ferry terminal.

• If you are on the mainland and observe the RED LIGHT illuminated on the Howe Island 3-Car Ferry building, this indicates that the ferry is not operating for operational reasons.
• This protocol applies during normal hours of operation, which are 6:30 am to 12:00 midnight.
• The red-light indicator does not apply during scheduled meal breaks.

This additional visual indicator is intended to provide timely, clear information to ferry users regarding service interruptions. 

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