Early morning patrol hit by roadside attack

Early morning patrol hit by roadside attack

A marked police vehicle was damaged early Wednesday morning while on patrol in Valencia, prompting an ongoing investigation by law enforcement officers. According to police reports, around 2:05 a.m., PC Ramkhalawan and acting Sergeant Francis were conducting a roving road check duty in the Valencia Police District when they heard a crashing sound as they approached LP # SL 7 along Valencia Old Road. Upon stopping and inspecting the vehicle, the officers discovered that the right rear door glass...
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Electric vehicle owners hit with big increase in ACC levies

Electric vehicle owners hit with big increase in ACC levies

Navigation for News Categories Electric Vehicle plugged in to a charger. Photo: AFP Electric vehicle owners are being hit with a big increase in ACC levies, but commentators say it might not affect demand a lot. As part of a wide range of levy increases that the government has decided to adopt, EV owners will have their ACC levy increase from $42.09 in the current year, the same as a petrol car, to $109.05 in the next financial year. At the same time, a petrol car lifts to $49.38. By the 2027/28...
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