Re: “B.C. Ferries car-deck rule makes no sense,” commentary, July 16.

The complaint is off base. Ignoring so-called “navy officers dressed in white shirts” is unacceptable behaviour.

Passengers might have no concept of B.C. Ferries’ car deck safety and the rules that govern passenger safety during the crossings. It is imperative that passengers co-operate with crew on board our ferry system.

Smoke from the smallest of fires can overtake the main car deck in a matter of minutes and ferry crews do not have the time or the resources to run around the car deck to wake sleeping passengers up and escort them top side while their priority is shutting down ventilation and fighting the fire as quick as possible.

There was a case years ago of a passenger ignoring crew and barging their way past a stair sentry to tend to their dog during a car deck fire.

All pet owners can relate to this concern, of course, but this passenger was quickly overcome by smoke and crew were forced to deal with an ­incapacitated passenger who refused to co-operate.

These rules are in place for passenger safety. My advice is to co-operate with all ferry staff.

Allan Scott

Retired B.C. Ferries employee

Duncan

The major problem with the Cook Street roundabout is its design. The round raised portion is shallow and its colour is almost the same as the road, so it is not very visible.

Most roundabouts have a central feature like bushes — this one is flat and has nothing to catch your eye to note the change in the road.

Driving north on Cook is confusing because there is no road entry from the east, so a roundabout is........

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