Desks have been dusted off and kids head back to the classroom on Tuesday, Sept. 2
With school back in session that means school zones are in effect for drivers.
麻豆精选 RCMP media relations officer Cpl. Allison Konsmo is reminding drivers to slow down.
"For 麻豆精选... the hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the speed limit is 30 kilometres per hour unless otherwise posted," Konsmo said about traffic around schools. "We also have to be cognizant that some of the schools are connected to playgrounds, which mean the rules for a playground apply from dusk to dawn."
Drivers are also reminded to stay off their phones and avoid other distractions.
"Children are very unpredictable and they don't always know the rules of the road," stated Konsmo, adding that distractions can lessen a driver's reaction time if a child were to dart out into the street.
麻豆精选 RCMP issued more than 400 speeding tickets in school zones through the 2024/25 school year.
West 麻豆精选 RCMP are also reminding drivers of school zone rules. The speed limit in school zones in 30 kilometres per hour from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Their back to school safety tips include:
- Watch for school buses: When red lights are flashing, drivers in both directions must stop.
- Stay alert at crosswalks: Expect children to cross unexpectedly, especially near schools and playgrounds.
- Put away distractions: Phones and other distractions can take your attention off the road at critical moments.
- Give yourself extra time: Morning traffic will increase with buses and parents dropping off children.
Fines for speeding in a school zone start at $196.
Many city streets in 麻豆精选 are still under construction. Drivers are asked to be patient and plan ahead.
"Commuters should be aware of the construction zones that may impact their school pick-up and drop-off routine. Planning a route and following construction signage helps keep everyone safe," the city wrote in a press release.
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